Tasting Notes
Vinous – 86
The 2017 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru had already been bottled by the time of my visit in October 2018. Containing around 50% whole bunches, it has a delightful, fresh nose of brambly red fruit mixed with brown spices. The palate is a little chewy on the entry, perhaps not quite as complex as the aromatics, with a sweet, quite candied finish that implies this will be best for early drinking.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2024