Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias AOP 2023 1500ml Magnum
The Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias 2023 in magnum from Boris Champy presents the profound, structured side of the Pinot Noir grape from the steep slopes of Burgundy.
Dark berries, plums and cherries, underpinned with notes of whole bunches, mushrooms, celery, fine spices and brown sugar.
Palate
Pure, juicy and assertive with a subtle impression of sweetness from the extracts, striking, fine-grained tannins, savoury saltiness and noble bitter notes.
Character
Serious, profound and sensual – an ageworthy Burgundy with remarkable structure.
Pairing
Pairs superbly with braised venison, hearty mushroom dishes with herbs, or dark meat served with rich, savoury reductions.
Notes
Matures in a steep west-facing site, farmed biodynamically since 1985 on dark clay and limestone, from vines planted in the 1950s; vinified with around 50% whole bunches.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Medium-dense, deep purple.
Nose
A profound, serious profile: initially displaying subtle notes of stems, followed by earthy wild mushroom, a touch of celery, dark spices and a hint of brown sugar. Unfolding behind this is juicy fruit of ripe plum, dark cherry and dark berries.
Palate
The palate showcases the typical complexity of the terroir – deep, pure and with sensual radiance. Alongside a discreet extract sweetness and dark spice, the wine impresses with fine-grained, striking tannins. At a svelte 12.5% ABV, the structure feels powerful yet never overburdened; savoury bitter notes and a subtle salinity provide noticeable freshness.
Terroir & Origin
The steep, west-facing plot Clos Montchovet within the Aux Coucherias vineyard site lies just before Bouze-lès-Beaune. The soil is heavily dominated by dark clay and limestone, naturally isolated by trees and gorse. Boris Champy brings his expertise from previous positions in Burgundy as well as the Napa Valley to this site.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Pinot Noir from vines planted in the 1950s at a density of around 10,000 vines per hectare. The parcel has been strictly farmed biodynamically since 1985. Harvesting took place prior to the heatwave in early September. Vinification relies on around 50% whole bunches alongside twelve months of ageing in barriques.
Food Pairings
Ideal with rich meat dishes such as braised leg of lamb, venison stew or pan-seared duck breast with a dark berry reduction. It is also an excellent choice alongside aged raw milk cheeses or dishes featuring wild mushrooms.
Key Features
This Premier Cru is the estate’s most structured and age-worthy wine. As a Demeter-certified estate, Domaine Boris Champy demonstrates how much complexity old vines can develop in the impressive 1.5-litre magnum bottle.
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