Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Clos des Avaux
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Region:
Côte de Beaune |
Village:
Beaune Level: Premier Cru |
AOC: Beaune 1er Cru |
Grapes: Pinot Noir |
Color: red |
Tasting
Intense colour for a generous wine coming from famous Clos des Avaux. Vibrant dark fruit on the nose. Balanced acidity make for an impressive cuvée with firm structure at the finish.
Food matching
Caraway risotto or lightly spiced risotto. Lamb skewers or Brie de Meaux creamy cheese.
History
The name Les Avaux derives from the place names Vaux or Val, designating a depression in the hillside at this spot. Before the French Revolution, these vines belonged to the Hospice de la Charité. Vineyards planted in the 1980’s or older, make up 42% of the Cuvée.