2019 Domaine des Croix, Beaune, 1er Cru Les Cents Vignes

Domaine des Croix, established in 2005 by David Croix in the village of Beaune, has become a benchmark estate in the Côte de Beaune through a commitment to organic farming practices. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grown in four parcels within Les Cents Vignes, where old vines, planted between 1955 and 1968, thrive in a mix of brown gravelly-clay and well-drained alluvial soils. In the glass, it shows bright notes of red cherry and raspberry alongside a subtle earthiness, supported by a texture that is both silky and well-defined. The 2019 vintage provided the concentration and harmony needed to balance this site's naturally approachable character. It is ready to enjoy now, though its structural integrity suggests it will continue to drink well over the next several years.