2017 Beaune Aux Cras
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The 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras (Domaine Gagey) is showing beautifully, unfurling in the glass with an inviting bouquet of sweet red berries, raw cocoa and dried orange rind that's already superbly integrated, albeit still a little shy after its recent bottling. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and supple, with a fleshy core of succulent fruit framed by exquisitely refined tannins. While this is more than charming enough to be approachable young, with a decade or more of bottle age, it will really punch above its weight.
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Jancis Robinson MW
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Cask sample. Bright cherry red. Light but haunting and well-balanced nose with some real polish and very fine fruit on the palate. Real zest and life. Relatively forward. (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.