2024, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, BEAUNE, 1er Cru, 'Grèves'

The 2024 Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru has a composed, perhaps more precise bouquet than the Clos du Roi, more terroir-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins, well-judged acidity, quite spicy towards the finish that possesses pleasing edginess. Recommended. 91-93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2026).

Medium crimson with a slightly lighter rim. The nose is restrained but has more gravitas than the Clos du Roi. All in a clean red fruit but there is more tension here, a good fruit-acid balance with the refined tannins of the vintage (except where they are green). A touch of umami at the finish to make one salivate. **** 91-93 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy (2025).

A more subtle nose – complex, interesting but still a little shy – beautiful purity of fruit though. Larger scaled, more architectural wine. Growing in presence and volume. Shy starting, ultra-impressive finishing. That’s clearly an excellent wine – and perceptibly longer than the Clos du Roi ! Bill Nanson.

Drinking Window: 2027 - 2040