2022 Beaune Cent Vignes

The 2022 Beaune 1er Cru Les Cents Vignes bursts with aromas of plummy fruit, sweet spices and crushed mint, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and charming palate that's melting and saline. This alluvial terroir can suffer in dry vintages, but it always produces very accessible wines.

Cask sample. An extra level of refinement after the village Beaune, with cherry fruit, some leafy notes, crisp acidity and purity of flavour. Very elegant Beaune premier cru. Fairly priced. Like the style here. Not having to try too hard. (AWH)

The 2022 Beaune Les Cents Vignes 1er Cru seems to be 100% whole bunches, but no, it's not - there's just 40% stems here. Croix believes this is because of the high pH at 3.94. Rose bush and damp loam soil. The medium-bodied palate sports some of the darkest fruit in the range, a stony character taking over towards the finish. Not a punter's Beaune, one of the diehard lovers of a classical style of Pinot Noir. (Drink between 2026-2044) (NM)