Domaine Rapet Beaune 1er Cru "Les Bressandes" 2019, 750ml

Beaune Bressandes is one of the largest Burgundy appellations, covering 17 hectares with 95% red wines. These wines are highly respected, thanks to the site's elevated altitude (280m/920ft) and steep, limestone-rich slopes. The Bressandes parcel, located north of Beaune and facing east, enjoys excellent exposure. Its name may come from a 13th-century canon named Jean Bressand or the Gallic term for a humid plot of land, originating from Bresse.

Fermentation lasts 15 days with punch downs, allowing the wine to soak up the richness and color from the grape skins before pressing. The wine ages in 20% new oak barrels.

Tasting Note:

A Pinot of remarkable intensity and extreme finesse both in its fruit aromas and its flavors. On the palate, this wine is round and deep, combining elegance and assertive tannic structure.