The 2023 Beaune 1er Cru rouge Beaune-Grèves from Thomas Morey presents the deep terroir structure of Beaune's most famous vineyard site as a Pinot Noir in an elegant, purist style.
Bottler: Domaine Thomas Morey, 9 rue du Nord, 21190 Chassagne-Montrachet / France
In the glass
Colour
Medium, transparent ruby red
Nose
Invigorating and complex with dark raspberries, cherries, fine stone, cinnamon, alongside nuances of tar, venison and subtle oak
Palate
Juicy, clear and silky with fine acidic tension, coated tannins, ripe fruit and a light spice on the finish
Character
Sensual, profound and richly structured, this red wine combines longevity with an accessible, delicate freshness
Pairing
Pairs wonderfully with roasted pheasant, pheasant breast, tender saddle of venison or mature soft cheese
Notes
Certified organic, bottled unfiltered and unfined, pressed from selected vines planted in 1976 and 1988 with extremely minimal sulphur addition
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Medium, transparent ruby red with radiant reflections.
Nose
An immensely stimulating aroma of dark raspberries and juicy cherries, backed by mineral stone and fine cinnamon. The oak is seamlessly integrated, while discreet notes of tar and subtle venison lend additional depth.
Palate
On the palate, this wine presents itself exceptionally clear, juicy and silky. The ripe fruit possesses delicate finesse, supported by fine, velvety tannins and a masterful acidity tension.
Finish
The finish impresses with its fine texture, lingering fruit and a very subtle, invigorating touch of spice.
Terroir & Origin
Les Grèves is considered the beating heart of Beaune. The Morey family’s parcel has been in their possession since 1969. The slope rises over 450 metres, where the soil transitions from sandy sections in the upper elevations to calcareous gravel – the foundation for the longevity and structure of this Pinot Noir.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pure Pinot Noir vines, partly planted in 1976 and 1988 from a sélection massale. The mostly destemmed grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in tanks and neutral casks. Ageing takes place with a moderate 20% new oak. Thomas Morey works with organic certification, completely avoids fining and filtration for his red wines, and keeps the addition of sulphur extremely low at a maximum of 35 mg/l.
Food Pairings
Exquisite alongside tender saddle of venison, seared fillet of beef, classic duck breast with a berry reduction, or creamy Époisses cheese.
Particularities
The fact that Domaine de la Romanée-Conti entrusts Thomas Morey with the care of their vines in Montrachet underscores his exceptional status. This Beaune-Grèves showcases his stylistic signature: less oak and extraction, yielding maximum terroir finesse and natural brilliance.
