2023 Domaine des Croix Beaune 1er Cru "Les Grèves", Burgundy, France

2023 Domaine des Croix Beaune 1er Cru "Les Grèves", Burgundy, France

Structured, mineral, and finely etched, the 2023 Beaune 1er Cru "Les Grèves" from Domaine des Croix delivers a powerful yet poised expression of one of the village’s most esteemed premier cru sites. Aromas of redcurrant, pomegranate, crushed stone, and dried flowers lead into a firm, precise palate with vibrant acidity, chalky tannins, and a long, tension-filled finish. A serious, cellar-worthy Pinot Noir with depth and drive.

$137.99
$137.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

"Les Grèves" is considered one of Beaune’s most important premier crus, known for producing wines of both structure and finesse. The site sits on well-drained, gravelly limestone soils in the heart of the slope, with ideal exposure for ripening. The 2023 vintage brought a long, balanced growing season, allowing full phenolic development while retaining lift and freshness.

Domaine des Croix farms organically and harvests by hand. The wine is fermented with native yeasts, often with a portion of whole clusters, and aged in French oak barrels with limited new wood to preserve terroir expression. The result is a wine that balances ripeness with structure and purity.

Expect a wine with firm backbone, savory complexity, and long aging potential. Best paired with roast duck, lamb, or earthy mushroom dishes, and ideal for 8–20 years of cellaring.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Domaine des Croix, founded in 2005 by David Croix and investor Roger Forbes, is based in Beaune and focused on premier and grand cru terroirs across the Côte de Beaune. With a philosophy rooted in organic farming, minimal intervention, and precision winemaking, David Croix crafts wines that highlight site character and aging potential. “Les Grèves” is a flagship cuvée—firm, detailed, and built to express the strength and refinement of Beaune’s best vineyards.

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Grape(s) Pinot Noir
Farming Organic