Beaune 1er Cru rouge Beaune-Grèves AOC 2020

Les Grèves is the largest Climat in the heart of Beaune, with 31.33 hectares. The wines are considered the richest, most structured and also the longest-lived in the appellation. The Moreys have owned their vineyard since 1969, with rows of vines stretching 450 metres up the slope, where the terrain changes from a more sandy to a more gravel soil. The Pinot Noir vines were replanted partly in 1976, partly in 1988 from a selection massale. Fermentation of the largely destemmed grapes takes place with indigenous yeasts in a combination of neutral barrel and tank. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. The new wood content is around 20 %. Sulphur is only added in the last six months in the barrel, and several times with minimal doses, so that the wine never exceeds 35 mg/l in total.

Crimson

Thomas Moreys 2020s Beaune-Grèves 1er Cru presents itself much cooler and more discreet than the so floral 2019s. Here, red and blue berries that have just ripened, especially dark raspberries and also cherries in combination with a lot of stone, with herbs and a pleasantly used wood that brings a light touch of toasted notes as an accompaniment.

On the palate the Beaune-Grèves 1er Cru At first calm and serene with a creamy texture and a ripe fruit that seems a little warmer than in the fragrance, but shows just the right form of maturity. The red and especially dark berries seem juicy, cherries find their way back in, plus a little wood with discreet smoke and some nuttiness. The Pinot Noir is balanced and expands surprisingly far on the palate. The acidity is as fresh and round as the tannin, which is typical for a Pinot Noir. Beaune. The wine is already wonderful to drink and has very good potential.