Another of Beaune’s greatest terroirs, David Croix farms just 0.30 hectares in this 1er Cru. Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy) refers to Les Grèves as “absolutely the heartland of Beaune”, and it typically produces the appellation’s deepest, longest-lived wines. Croix’s old parcel, planted in 1968, has been farmed organically for over a decade. The vines lie just next to Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus—the best location on the slope—on brown clay soils with gravel. Vinified with 50% bunches, the 2022 matured without any new oak.
David did not show this to the critics in November 2023, as the wine was somewhat reduced and awaiting racking, so you’ll have to make do with our note. It’s a profound wine that unfolds in waves of toned, floral-edged, dark cherry fruit. Deep and layered, the long, powdery close balances the significant concentration of the fruit. The careful use of bunches brings an impression of freshness and loads of seductive perfume. A genuinely great (and complete) wine for a fraction of the price of many other great wines.