Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi Domaine Tawse 2020

An elegant and structured Pinot Noir from the esteemed Clos du Roi Premier Cru. The bouquet reveals red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, with hints of violet, spice and subtle earth. The palate is refined and layered, with juicy red fruit, fine-grained tannins and a mineral backbone that carries into a long, graceful finish.

Domaine Tawse, a Canadian-owned estate in Burgundy, has quickly established itself as a serious name, producing wines with precision and finesse. Farming organically and biodynamically, the domaine focuses on terroir expression, and its Clos du Roi bottling showcases both the depth and elegance of this historic Beaune vineyard.

"Their own little clos, within Clos du Roi, picked on the first day, 26th August, the leaves already falling off, grapes exposed to the sun. 50% whole bunch 3 new barrels in 12, and fortunately jyust 13.2% alcohol. Incredibly deep black purple colour. I feared too much from the colour but no, the bouquet has stayed fresh enough and there is a fine weight of fruit, perhaps a touch of coffee too, but finishes well on the whole bunch style white pepper." - 92 Pts, Jasper Morris