The history of Labouré-Roi is closely linked to that of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of the iconic Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1832, Labouré-Roi is today one of the most respected names in Burgundy.

These historical roots in the heart of one of the most fragmented and exacting wine-producing regions in the world have shaped a philosophy focused on excellence and discovery. For nearly 200 years, Labouré-Roi has enabled wine lovers from all over the world to access the prestigious appellations of these legendary vineyards.

BEAUNE PREMIER CRU
LES GRÈVES 2022

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2022  

100% Pinot Noir

Colour: intense ruby red.

Nose: complex bouquet, revealing aromas of red berries, cherry pits and black pepper.

Palate: supple and silky attack, beautiful intensity in the mid-palate, structured finish with assertive tannins. A promising wine for ageing.

Enjoy with a delicious meat dish, such as grilled rib of beef or roasted or braised game, or with a selection of strong cheeses!

Ideally serve between 16 and 17°C (61-63°F).

A great Burgundy that will easily keep for around ten years in the cellar under the right conditions.

Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines, is one of the largest appellations with 450 hectares, including 322 classified as Premiers Crus spread over 41 climats. Its name is said to come from the Gallic god Belenus. An iconic town nicknamed ‘the queen of wines’, it is world-famous thanks to the annual sale of Hospices wines. The vineyard is divided into two areas, North and South, separated by a geological fault line following the road from Beaune to Bouze-lès-Beaune.

‘Les Grèves’, one of Beaune's most renowned Premiers Crus, covers around 30 hectares. Its ancient name refers to sandy soil, ideal for vines. This terroir forms a square block facing east, extending gently down the length of the hillside.

Harvested by hand, the grapes are sorted in the vineyard and then again in the winery on a table. The berries are then 50% destemmed but not crushed and therefore placed whole in vats by gravity. Maceration lasts 20 days, including 2 days at a cold temperature (12°C) with regular punching down. No oenological products (such as yeasts, enzymes or tannins) are added so as not to denature such a precious terroir. The wine is aged for 15 months in barrels without racking (40% new barrels). The wine is unfined and very lightly filtered before bottling.

From November 2021 to January 2022, there was abundant rain, followed by cool months in February and March, which delayed budding and prevented frost. May was particularly warm, favouring good flowering, but June was marked by hot mornings and violent thunderstorms in the afternoon. In July, intense heat led to water stress, slowing down the ripening of the vines, depending on the plot.

Work in the vines influenced the results, with some plots producing an excellent vintage, while others suffered from dehydration. Most of the harvest began at the beginning of September, with beneficial rain falling at the end of the day or at night, allowing the grapes to offer a good balance between sugar content and acidity.

Harvesting finished in mid-September, with production close to normal despite variable volumes. The 2022 wines have notes of ripe fruit, while retaining their freshness.  They are generous and well-balanced.