Wines Beaune Domaine Des Clos - Beaune Premier Cru Les Avaux - 2020

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Domaine Des Clos's Beaune Premier Cru Les Avaux 2020 is a distinguished red Burgundy made entirely from Pinot Noir, the quintessential varietal of the region. Emerging from the renowned Beaune AOC within La Côte de Beaune, this Premier Cru cuvée expresses the finesse and complexity typical of its terroir. The 2020 vintage, marked by balanced ripeness and concentration, introduces a bouquet layered with red cherry, raspberry, subtle violet and hints of earthy undertones. The structure is both supple and fresh, with fine-grained tannins and an elegant, lingering finish—a testament to both the vineyard’s provenance and the careful vinification methods of the domaine.

La Côte de Beaune is celebrated worldwide for crafting some of Burgundy’s most refined Pinot Noir. The vineyards here benefit from a cool continental climate and a mosaic of limestone-rich soils with varying amounts of clay and marl, imparting both elegance and minerality to the wines. Beaune itself is steeped in viticultural tradition, with a winemaking heritage dating back to the Middle Ages. The Premier Cru designation, particularly Les Avaux, signifies superior sites that consistently produce wines of remarkable depth and aroma.

This Beaune Premier Cru Les Avaux 2020 pairs effortlessly with classic Burgundian cuisine. It is a natural companion to coq au vin, roasted duck breast with cherry sauce, or a simple dish of free-range chicken with wild mushrooms. For a lighter touch, try it with a creamy Brie de Meaux or mature Comté. The wine’s vibrant acidity and delicate tannins also make it well-suited to earthy vegetables like lentils and roasted root vegetables, and it can complement lightly spiced dishes featuring game or pork.

To best appreciate its aromatic complexity and structure, serve this wine slightly below room temperature, ideally at 16-17°C. Decanting for thirty minutes before pouring will help the wine reveal its nuanced bouquet and rounded palate. This is a wine equally suited for immediate enjoyment or for careful cellaring over the next five to eight years.