Beaune Champimonts 1er Cru

2011 - Charming wines but complicated year - “summer in spring, spring in summer”, very hot again later in summer with a few days of rain at harvest. Smaller yields in general. Fruit from a parcel on the upper part, facing east, with stony soils of chalk and clay. Vines average 45 years. Vinified in steel tanks with 30% whole cluster fruit and matured in oak barrels for 14 months.

2014 - Excellent spring, but a hailstorm in late June reduced yields for some. Tricky summer with hot days and chilly/wet days, conditions improved to be warm and dry in August. Fruit from a parcel on the upper part, facing east, with stony soils of chalk and clay. Vines average 45 years. Vinified in steel tanks with some whole cluster fruit and matured in oak barrels for 14 months.

2016 - Devastating frost in April resulted in limited production for many, challenges combating mildew for some, but a warm dry summer helped to achieve good ripeness overall. Fruit from a parcel on the upper part, facing east, with stony soils of chalk and clay. Vines average 45 years. Vinified in steel tanks with some whole cluster fruit and matured in oak barrels for 14 months. Only 3 casks made in 2016 (half of normal).

Tasting Note: 2011 - Aromas of fresh red cherry, raspberry with hints of earth, forest floor. Well balanced with a ripe red fruit mid-palate, fine tannin, bright acidity, smooth texture, and a fleshy long finish.

2014 - Aromas of red berries, blackcurrant with hints of vanilla. Ripe and with good body, fine tannin, a fleshy red & black fruit core, fresh acidity, and some saline notes on the long finish.

2016 - Fragrant aromas of raspberry preserve, black cherry with hints of spice on the nose. Ripe and with a round texture, fine tannin, lively acidity, a ripe berry fruit core, and slight saline mineral on the finish.

Producer: Domaine Seguin-Manuel

Region: Beaune

Case Format: 6 x 750ml

Type: Red

Blend: Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2011, 2014, 2016

SKU: +788893 (2011, 6 x 750ml), +943423 (2014, 6 x 750ml), +123249 (2016, 6 x 750ml)

Available In: BC