A pure, distinguished Beaune 1er Cru—true to its terroir. A wine of great class, approachable now and capable of aging beautifully.
2022 Beaune 1er Cru "Les Grèves" Domaine des Croix
€80.40
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A pure, distinguished Beaune 1er Cru—true to its terroir. A wine of great class, approachable now and capable of aging beautifully.
Winery: Domaine des Croix
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Beaune Premier Cru
Color: Red
Format: 75 cl
Description
“Les Grèves” is among Beaune’s most iconic Premier Cru vineyards, renowned for wines of refined structure and deep character. On its gravelly, well-drained soils, Domaine des Croix crafts a precise and noble expression of Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage delivers focused concentration while preserving the mineral identity of this remarkable terroir.
Blend
100% Pinot Noir from vines rooted in gravel and sandy-limestone soils.
Tasting notes
• Appearance: Bright garnet red with ruby highlights.
• Nose: Fresh raspberry, cherry, dried rose petals, and a flinty touch.
• Palate: Lively attack, precise and taut texture, fine tannins, long and mouthwatering finish with floral and mineral notes.
Aging potential
Excellent aging potential through 2035, though already enjoyable after decanting.
Food pairings
Duck breast fillet, beef carpaccio, truffled poularde, soft ripened cheeses.
