Domaine Albert Morot - Beaune 1er Cru - Toussaints - Red - 2022

Wine:

A quintessential example of a Premier Cru with outstanding potential, the 2022 Beaune Premier Cru Toussaints Red delivers a full and expressive interpretation of Pinot Noir. The perfectly ripened bouquet showcases well-extracted fruit, complemented by subtle hints of oak, black fruits, and a touch of liquorice. While still youthful, the palate reveals a smooth, concentrated structure that hints at the wine's impressive future. A true benchmark for Beaune Pinot Noir.

Vinification:

Manual harvesting with sorting both in the vineyard and at the winery. A 0.77 ha parcel planted in 1969. Traditional vinification in open vats, with 100% destemmed grapes, no added yeast, 100% indigenous yeasts, and one punch-down or pump-over per day. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 30% new, with slow malolactic fermentation, no racking, and bottled by gravity without fining or filtration.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Vermilion red with purplish highlights.

Nose:

Warm black fruit aromas punctuated by hints of licorice.

Palate:

This wine reveals itself through a smooth, concentrated structure, with beautiful, present tannins that are still tightly-knit due to the wine's youth.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast partridge with chanterelle mushrooms, seven o'clock lamb, forest terrine.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Home to an extraordinary collection of Premier Crus in Beaune, the Albert Morot Estate is a hidden gem with few equals. Recognising its potential early on, we’ve watched its evolution closely, leading up to an exciting new chapter in 2024.

Now revitalised under the guidance of Pierre-Jean Villa—renowned winemaker from Côte-Rôtie and a true Burgundy connoisseur—the estate is raising the bar for excellence. With its exceptional vineyard heritage and a portfolio of Premier Crus once regarded as some of the finest in the Côte, it is firmly positioned among Burgundy’s elite.

Producing wines that are profoundly Burgundian in style, the estate is entering a new era of brilliance—an ascent we explored in detail in the latest issue of Racines.