Beaune 1er Cru, Les Vignes Franches, 2006

Beaune 1er Cru, Les Vignes Franches, 2006

Considered by some among the superior 1er Cru holdings in the Beaune Appellation, close to the border of Pommard, the gentle slope of Les Vignes Franches is exposed in a south/south-east direction. This well exposed parcel produces a wine of ample texture, richness and seductive charm, difficult to resist in its youth.

A seductive web of cherry and fresh black raspberry aromas accompanies a crushed stone mineral backbone and provides for a structured counterpoint to the up front candied fruit profile. Silky, luscious mouthfeel with soft tannins that quickly soften with a little aeration. A consistent charmer from vintage to vintage, this well constructed wine satisfies on many levels with its easy, accessible pleasures. Will do well with a little cellaring, but is just as well enjoyable upon release.

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Volnay Village

Volnay VillageThe two parcels from which Daniel crafts his Volnay are located east of the village itself and just below the line of 1er Cru parcels, Les Pluchot, planted in 1932 and Les Aussey, planted in 1985.

Beaune,
Les Vignes Franches
1er Cru, Considered by some among the superior 1er Cru holdings in the Beaune Appellation, close to the border of Pommard, the gentle slope of Les Vignes Franches …

Pommard,
Clos Micaults,
1er Cru, The smallest production for the domaine, the enclosure located just south of the village, and planted in 1954, expresses a delightful range of candied cherries…

Pommard,
Clos des Charmots,
1er Cru, Situated on a slope, just north of the village, exposed fully to the south/south-east, this historic enclosure was planted in the 1930s and achieves a delightful maturity owing to its unique exposure both to the east and to the south.

Volnay 1er Cru, Les MitansComposed of fruit taken from Les Mitans and L’Ormeau, lying next to one another just east of the village. The parcels here, dominated by more clay closer to the surface, show more structure and definition…

Volnay,
Santenots,
1er Cru, The parcel of Santenots is actually located just within the commune of Meursault, but because of its proximity to Volnay, is permitted use of the Volnay village name for its red wines.