The Beaune Premier Cru "Les Grèves" 2021 by Albert Morot comes from what is unanimously considered the most prestigious and iconic vineyard in the Beaune appellation.
Albert Morot Beaune Premier Cru "Les Grèves" 2021: The Icon of Beaune
The Beaune Premier Cru "Les Grèves" 2021 from Domaine Albert Morot is a wine of extraordinary nobility. The "Les Grèves" vineyard, located in the heart of the Beaune slope, owes its name to the gravel-rich ("grèves") and calcareous sandy soils that drain water perfectly, forcing the roots of Pinot Noir to delve deep. Thanks to its organic certification and contained yield, Albert Morot manages to translate this terroir into a wine that is the perfect balance between power and silkiness, representing the highest qualitative expression of the Côte de Beaune.
Sensory Profile It presents with a bright and vibrant ruby red color. The bouquet is an crescendo of elegance: notes of raspberry, sour cherry, and redcurrant intertwine with floral hints of peony and a delicate white pepper spice. As it evolves in the glass, chalky mineral notes and a touch of blonde tobacco emerge. On the palate, it impresses with its dense texture, supported by very fine tannins and a vibrant freshness that gives the wine a regal bearing. The finish is long, savory, and incredibly clean.
Philosophy and Vinification Geoffroy Choppin de Janvry follows a rigorous protocol to preserve the purity of this Premier Cru. The particularly meticulous 2021 harvest required careful manual selection. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in open vats, followed by aging in French oak barriques for about 14-16 months. The use of wood is moderate so as not to interfere with the mineral complexity of "Les Grèves". The wine is bottled following lunar cycles, without fining.
Food Pairings This Premier Cru demands haute cuisine dishes. It is ideal with herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted pigeon, or veal scallops with porcini mushrooms. Its elegance also makes it perfect with dishes based on white truffle or soft French cheeses with a bloomy rind.
Technical and Identification Data
Producer: Domaine Albert Morot
Wine: Beaune Premier Cru "Les Grèves"
Vintage: 2021
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy (Côte de Beaune)
Certification: Organic
