2019 Beaune Aux Cras
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All the upfront red fruit and delicate earthiness that we expect from a good Beaune red, in a particularly bright and expressive form, the animating acidity making it seem to dance on your palate. Slightly sappy, but wonderfully lively finish. Drink or hold.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Another highlight this year—and what's new?—is the 2019 Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras (Domaine Gagey), an elegant, nicely concentrated wine that offers up notes of cherries, red berries, rose petals, orange rind and spicy oak. Medium to full-bodied, with refined tannins and lively acids, it's one of the house's finest Beaune bottlings.
The 2019 Beaune Cras 1er Cru is glossier and riper on the the nose compared to Jadot’s other Beaune Premiers, veins of blue fruit and vanilla pod infusing the red cherries. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy opening, a velvety texture and red cherry and strawberry flavors, though it misses a little grip and density on the finish.
Cask sample. Ruby garnet colour. Rather indistinct nose but a very smooth, fruity palate with a hint of red, hard candy. Lots of sweetness and easy appeal. Just a little grip on the end. (JR)
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.