2021 Beaune Greves
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The 2021 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru has a very heavy reduction that feels fixed on the nose. This is struggling to translate its fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins. Dark berry fruit commingles with tea leaves, quite strict and assertive on the finish at the expense of finesse and precision. Cumbersome. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Cask sample. Rich and perfumed with a lovely supple texture and just the right amount of acidity. Clean, fresh and interesting. Though still a bit hard for the moment. (JR)
The 2021 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru, which includes 50% whole bunches, was taken from barrel. It has an attractive nose with brambly red fruit, tertiary notes and touches of cigar humidor. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins and moderate depth, but I feel there is a tad too much whole bunches on the finish here, and it is obfuscating the terroir expression.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.