2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Drinking Window Best from 2026 through 2042
Region Beaune
Production Details The M&P 2022 listing reports maturation for 14–16 months in barrels, with 30–35% new barrels. Wine Spectator information reproduced by Wine.com reports 424 cases made and 190 cases imported.
Tasting Notes
toasted, smoky, red fruit, leather, forest floor, elegant, firm tannins, full structure, long finish, mineral
Food Pairing red meats, game, mild cheeses
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator: 92/100

2020 Technical Specifications

Drinking Window 3 to 5 years and more
Region Beaune
Soil Calcareous clay, Oxfordian limestone
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Handpiking, sorting of the grapes at the winery. Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21 days. Aging in oak barrels (20 to 30% new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes
red fruit (cherry, raspberry), slightly grilled, smoky nuances, leather, forest undergrowth, fleshy, elegant, dense tannins, fine tannins, minerality
Food Pairing roasted red meats, braised red meats, roasted white meats, braised white meats, medium cheeses
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator: 92
Wine Spectator92
James Suckling95
Wine Spectator93

2019 Technical Specifications

Drinking Window Drink or hold
Region Beaune
Tasting Notes
black cherry, smoky oak, generous fruit, striking freshness, full grainy tannins, mountain freshness, bright finish
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 91/100
James Suckling91/100
Wine Spectator93/100

Producer Information

Address
6 Bis Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 37 37
Owner
Albéric Bichot
Cellarmaster
Alain Serveau

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