COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Jean-Claude Boisset
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jean-Claude Boisset Beaune Premier Cru Les Vignes Franches 2018 originates from Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The vineyard's name, 'Les Vignes Franches,' historically refers to land that was free from taxation. This Premier Cru site is located on the mid-slope of Beaune, near the border with Pommard, and is known for producing wines with significant aging potential. The producer, Jean-Claude Boisset, emphasizes a philosophy of 'origin, purity, elegance,' aiming to capture the essence of the terroir and vintage with minimal intervention. Winemaker Grégory Patriat champions the use of native yeasts and a hands-off approach to winemaking, allowing the natural character of the grapes and land to shine through.
ALCOHOL
13.4%
AVG. PRICE
€510
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Vignes Franches' means 'free vines,' a historical nod to tax-exempt land.
Fact 02
Vineyard is on the southern end of Beaune's Premier Cru sites.
Fact 03
Uses native yeasts for fermentation, a core part of the producer's philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Beaune Premier Cru begins with a hand-picked harvest. Fermentation occurs traditionally in open vats, utilizing native yeasts to capture the essence of the terroir. Complete malolactic fermentation is carried out. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, with 25% of these being new, sourced from the Louis Latour cooperage and medium toasted. The producer's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, aiming to reflect the purity of the origin and the elegance of the vintage.
