Beaune, Les Grèves, 1er Cru, 2024
An elegant, lithe Grèves with a typically Genot velvety touch to the tannins. Lighter-framed than normal, leaning to the saltier side of the fruit spectrum, with cherry stone fruit, good nerve and tension, and a seasoning of citrus amongst the red fruits. Refreshingly unadorned and crisp. No new oak in 2024. Half of the Genot Grèves was uprooted in 2022, which means this is exclusively produced from their oldest vines, planted in the 1960s. Well-exposed and well-drained, an early-ripening plot that sits above L'Enfant Jésus. A mid-slope, south-east-facing parcel planted on sandy clay and limestone soils spread over one hectare.
critic reviews
The 2024 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru has a delightful mineral-driven bouquet with vibrant red cherry and wild strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very harmonious with well-judged acidity and a little more fleshiness than the Volnay or Pommard at the moment. Definitely worth seeking out - a decent Beaune that will probably drink well in its flush of youth.