Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias AOP 2020 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias AOP 2020 1500ml Magnum by Boris Champy

Colour & Appearance

Intense, luminous purple with youthful brilliance – a visual promise of the concentration and vitality of this Premier Cru.

Nose

Whole-bunch fermentation distinctly shapes the bouquet: rapeseed green meets ripe black cherries, plums and blackberries. This is joined by a seductive, slightly lactic note of creamy yoghurt with blackcurrants. In the background shimmer vanilla, liquorice and dark chocolate – a complex, multi-layered aromatic profile.

Palate

Juicy and extract-sweet with a remarkable texture like liquid milk chocolate. Cinnamon, cherries and vanilla meld into a creamy whole. Despite the ripe fullness, the wine remains remarkably lively and energetic – the stems lend it structure and angular elegance. A formidable balancing act between Burgundian finesse and concentrated power.

Finish

Long, spicy and with persistent fruit. The tannins are fine-grained, the acidity carries and enlivens through to the end.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos Montchovet lies in the steep west-facing vineyard site of Aux Coucherias near Bouze-lès-Beaune. Dark clay and limestone shape the vines from the 1950s. Isolated by trees and gorse, the parcel enjoys a unique microclimate. Managed biodynamically since 1985.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir in pure form. High vine density of 10,000 vines per hectare in Guyot training. Early harvest on 12 August 2020. 60% whole-bunch fermentation, twelve months barrique ageing. Moderate alcohol content of 12.5% vol.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Terrine of young wild boar with wild salad, beef tataki, porcini risotto with grated Mimolette. The wine also harmonises beautifully with Coq au Vin or rosy-roasted venison loin.

Special Features

Boris Champy knows this vineyard from his time at Louis Jadot, where it was vinified as Clos de Couchereaux. The magnum bottle promises optimal ageing potential for the coming 10-15 years.