The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves” from Domaine des Croix is a refined and powerful wine that perfectly embodies the richness and complexity of Beaune’s finest wines. This vintage, with its aromatic depth and perfect balance, offers a sophisticated tasting experience. Promising beautiful evolution in the cellar, this wine is ideal for lovers of elegant and well-structured wines from the Côte de Beaune.
2020 Beaune 1er Cru "Les Grèves" Domaine des Croix
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The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves” from Domaine des Croix is a refined and powerful wine that perfectly embodies the richness and complexity of Beaune’s finest wines. This vintage, with its aromatic depth and perfect balance, offers a sophisticated tasting experience. Promising beautiful evolution in the cellar, this wine is ideal for lovers of elegant and well-structured wines from the Côte de Beaune.
Wine Estate: Domaine des Croix
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Beaune 1er Cru, Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Beaune (Premier Cru), Les Grèves
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves” from Domaine des Croix is an exceptional red wine from the renowned “Les Grèves” climate, considered one of the best Premier Crus in Beaune, Côte de Beaune. Domaine des Croix, celebrated for its commitment to the terroir and traditional viticulture, produces wines of great finesse that accurately express the unique characteristics of each parcel. The “Les Grèves” climate is known for its deep soils and elegant, powerful, and well-structured wines. The 2020 vintage, benefiting from ideal weather conditions, produced concentrated and balanced wines with beautiful freshness and remarkable complexity.
Blend
This Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s emblematic grape variety. The terroir of “Les Grèves” imparts the wine with aromatic depth and a solid tannic structure, while maintaining the elegance typical of great Beaune wines.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a deep ruby red color with garnet highlights, indicating the concentration and richness of the 2020 vintage.
Nose: The nose is complex and enticing, with aromas of black fruits such as blackberry, black cherry, and blackcurrant, accompanied by spicy, floral, and earthy notes. Hints of licorice and minerality add further depth to the bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and well-structured, with firm yet silky tannins. The black fruit flavors blend with spicy and mineral notes, offering excellent complexity and balanced freshness. The texture is velvety, and the finish is long and persistent, marked by an elegant minerality.
Aging Potential
The 2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves” from Domaine des Croix has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed young for its richness and generous fruit, but it will develop greater complexity and finesse over time in the cellar, aging for 10 to 20 years.
Food Pairing
This Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves” pairs perfectly with red meats such as beef filet or roasted leg of lamb. It also complements slow-cooked dishes in sauce, such as beef bourguignon or coq au vin, as well as aged cheeses like Comté or Brie. Dishes featuring wild mushrooms will also highlight the depth of this wine.
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