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Beaune Clos des Fèves - Monopole
1er Cru
2007
Grape Variety : Pinot Noir
Soil : Clay and limestone
Site : A Chanson "monopole" in the very heart of the first Growths vineyards of Beaune. The vineyards covering 3.80 ha is located on a mid slope. The "Clos des Fèves" was already known in the 14th century under the latin word "Fae"
The Vintage 2007 : The weather at the start of summer was quite demanding. It became fine again from the end of August with much sun and a north wind, which aided concentration of flavours and gave rise to an exceptional phenolic maturity. The harvest commenced in mid-September in perfect conditions under an Indian summer. This results in red wines with a crunchy flesh and an explosion of red fruit marvelously combined with the minerality of the terroirs. Aged in French oak during 15 months.
Tasting : Dark ruby. Intense aromas of red berries mixed with coffee and spices. Well- structured and dense. Very pure and deep fruit. Tight texture and fine grained tannins. Long and refreshing aftertaste.
Food pairing : Game (pheasant), poultry and all the classic cheeses (Epoisses, Langres).
