2022 Beaune 1er Cru "Les Tuvilains" Domaine des Croix

📌 Description

Beaune 1er Cru Les Tuvilains 2022 – Domaine des Croix is a racy, refined Pinot Noir from a sunny, generous vintage. This emblematic Beaune cru shows fine fruit intensity supported by elegant structure and aromatic depth, promising remarkable ageing potential.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Burgundy’s king grape delivers a rich, seductive expression here: black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, violet, fine spices, and a subtle woody touch.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Beaune 1er Cru (Côte de Beaune, France).

The Les Tuvilains climat, set on hillside clay-limestone soils, is renowned for producing elegant, precise wines with excellent ageing potential.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 45 minutes when young.

⏳ Ageing Potential

12 to 18 years.

• 2024–2028: youthful brilliance, marked by fruit and freshness.

• 2029–2035: peak, balance of intensity and elegance.

• After 2036: tertiary evolution with leather, truffle, and forest floor.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and bright.

• Legs: fine and regular, showing concentration and refinement.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: rich and complex.

• First nose: black cherry, raspberry, blackberry.

• Second nose: violet, peony, fine spices, woody and mineral notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: ample and elegant.

• Structure: fine yet present tannins, balanced acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe red and black fruits, flowers, delicate spices, minerality.

• Overall balance: refined, harmonious, and persistent.

• Length: long, with a floral and lightly spicy finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled or roasted red meats (prime rib, duck breast).

• Fine game (partridge, pheasant).

• Slow-cooked dishes (beef bourguignon, stew).

• Aged cheeses (Comté, Époisses, Langres).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Beaune 1er Cru Les Tuvilains 2022 – Domaine des Croix is a racy, refined wine, combining fruit intensity, elegant structure, and minerality. A Premier Cru that perfectly illustrates Beaune’s refined style.