2020 Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes
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From two parcels, one of 44-year-old mass-selected vines, the other a 26-year-old 'selection clonale' at the southern end of the cru, below the Clos des Mouches and next to Pommard’s Clos des Epenots. 2,400 bottles produced. Cask sample. A fragrant mouthful that has deft, light-of-foot red fruit which is just singing to be drunk now. Great purity all dressed up in a satin veil of tannins, which is decidedly more present than you immediately think. Very fine, fruit-centred Pinot Noir. GV (MH)
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer
Established in 2011, Le Grappin is a micro-négociant based in Beaune run by Emma and Andrew Nielsen. Following an epiphany drinking a bottle of Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche in 2006, Australia- born Nielsen gave up a highly successful career working in advertising to become a winemaker in Burgundy.