Domaine Albert Morot - Beaune 1er cru - Toussaints - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 red Beaune 1er Cru Toussaints is a beautiful expression of Pinot Noir, confidently showcasing its premier cru status. The nose is marked by lovely fruit and well-integrated oak, creating a pure and refined aromatic profile. The palate is fleshy, very juicy, framed by fine tannins and reveals a texture that is both fresh and velvety, suggesting a good aging potential. A very faithful expression of Beaune 1er Cru! Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, sorted on the vine and in the winery, traditional vinification in open vats, 100% destemmed grapes, no yeasting, indigenous yeasts, one punching down and pumping over/day, aged 14 months in French oak barrels (30% new), slow malolactic fermentation, no racking, bottled by gravity without fining or filtration.

Certified organic.

Color:

Dark, intense carmine red.

Nose:

A pure, pinot-like ensemble, marked by notes of red and black fruit, all enveloped in well-integrated oak.

Palate:

Pure and full-bodied with juicy flavors, this cuvée with its fine tannins delivers a juice with a fresh, velvety texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast partridge with chanterelles, seven o'clock lamb, forest terrines.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

Boasting an impressive collection of 1er Crus in Beaune, Domaine Albert Morot is a gem kept closely guarded! Those who have tasted the wines know: the precision of the craft, their depth, and the respect for the grape create vibrant symphonies, increasingly rare in these parts. Without any media fanfare and committed to organic farming, the estate is steadily raising the bar for its appellation.

Currently undergoing a remarkable transformation, the estate is now in the midst of a spectacular evolution! Geoffroy Choppin de Janvry, the owner, has entrusted the supervision of the wines to the talented Pierre-Jean Villa, a star winemaker from Côte Rôtie and a keen connoisseur of Burgundy, starting with the 2022 vintage.

Under his guidance, the estate's formidable vineyard heritage, exclusively located in 1er Cru, including the best plot of Vergelesses in Savigny named "Bataillère," is set to experience an unprecedented revival.