Beaune
1er Cru Les Grèves 2024
In Beaune, wine and pleasure are at the top of the agenda!
Pleasure on the eyes in the form of the Hospices, and pleasure of the senses with the superb mosaic of nature and humans formed by the vineyards of Beaune.
Origin
The vineyards of Beaune are unique in that out of approximately 400 ha of vines under production, over 300 ha are classified as Premier Cru. The appellation is divided into two parts, north and south, which are separated by a division marked by the road that goes from Beaune up to Bouze-Lès-Beaune.
In Old French, “Grèves” referred to sandy soil that was well adapted to viticulture. The 30-hectare “Les Grèves” vineyard is assuredly one of Beaune’s best-known Premiers Crus. Seen from above, it forms a square block and occupies the entire length of the gentle, east-facing slope.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: very stony and sandy
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0,88 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 30 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 74 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 13&14 September 2024.
The grapes were handpicked. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes were 50% destemmed but not crushed and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration of 21 days of which 2 days cold (12 ° C): Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). Vinification without sulfur. 2 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 8 months with no racking using a proportion of 50% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on july 1st, 2025, wine fined with bentonite, light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 2,403.
Vintage
Elegant and Structured
The 2024 vintage, marked by limited sunshine and frequent rainfall, required constant attention in the vineyard. At Les Ursulines, meticulous sorting allowed the selection of the most promising grapes (with very low yields in red), fully expressing the qualitative potential of the harvest. The result meets our highest expectations: the whites display beautiful freshness and acidity, while the reds reveal intense fruit character and supple tannins.
Ageing potential: between 7 to 10 years.
Awards
JancisRobinson.com -Negociants'2024 Burgundies - 17++/20
Tim Atkin - Burgundy 2024 Special Report - 93 points
Tasting notes
With its deep garnet color, this wine reveals an expressive nose combining aromas of dark fruits and dried flowers, complemented by delicate milky notes. On the palate, it stands out for its smooth, full-bodied texture, supported by fine intensity and well-integrated tannins that bring balance and structure to the whole. A generous, well-structured wine that reflects the power of the Grèves terroir.
