Region: Burgundy 

Variety: Pinot Noir

What's in the glass: 90 bottles shipped. We are thrilled to welcome Croix’s Beaune villages back to our allocation. The exact sourcing of this wine depends on the vintage, although two village parcels always form the core of the cuvée. Right up near the 1er crus, Pointes de Tuvilain shares the marl and clay profile of the nearby 1ers, while the vines in Blanchisserie lie below Bas du Teurons on shallow, sandier soils. This vintage, the mix includes a little 1er Cru Teurons. Planted between 1957 and 2010, all parcels have been organically farmed since 2008, and 100% of the vines for this cuvée were not trimmed (tressage). This was principally raised in large oak foudre, but Croix racked it into concrete early in the piece this year. Raised without added sulphur, Croix incorporated approximately 30% bunches, and the wine was bottled unfiltered. Ripe, textural and long, this seriously over-delivers for its level.

“The 2023 Beaune Village is rich and muscular, exhibiting aromas of dark berries, spices and orange, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and youthfully tannic palate.” 89-91 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Farming: Organic  

Vegan Friendly: Yes