2014 Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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Just under Clos des Mouches (some goes into Bouchard’s Beaune du Château). 80% hail loss. Some belongs to the Hospices. 16 hours for eight people to sort 1 tonne. Therefore only 5-10% whole bunch, occasional pigeage at the end. Lightish cherry red. Peppery red-fruit aroma. Firm but finely dry and textured. Relatively light but that dry (but not drying) texture adds persistence. Scented at the core though the texture leads the way at the moment. (JH)
About the producer
Established in 2011, Le Grappin is a micro-négociant based in Beaune run by Emma and Andrew Nielsen. Following an epiphany drinking a bottle of Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche in 2006, Australia- born Nielsen gave up a highly successful career working in advertising to become a winemaker in Burgundy.