Champy : Beaune 1er cru "Aux Cras" 2000

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Beaune 1er cru "Aux Cras" 2000 Champy

Tasting notes

Colour

The colour reveals an intense garnet hue highlighted by violet nuances.

Nose

The bouquet is delicate and floral, unveiling aromas of violet and rose accompanied by fruity notes reminiscent of blackcurrant bud and blueberry.

Palate

On the palate, this wine expresses a beautiful minerality combined with remarkable elegance and a subtly spicy touch. The saline, slightly drying finish lends a distinctive signature to this balanced and rich Beaune Premier Cru.

Food and wine pairing

This Beaune 1er cru "Aux Cras" 2000 pairs perfectly with feathered game such as duck, goose or other game birds.

Service and storage

The Beaune 1er cru "Aux Cras" 2000 boasts great aging potential, allowing it to continue evolving favourably.

A mineral and elegant Beaune Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, a cooper from Beaune, Maison Champy is the oldest négociant house in Burgundy. Taken over in 1990 by the Meurgey family and technically overseen by winemaker Dimitri Bazas, it cultivates 21 hectares across the Côte de Beaune. A pioneer of organic farming in Burgundy, Champy converted its vineyards to biodynamic practices as early as 2007. Its listed historic buildings bear witness to a remarkable collaboration with Louis Pasteur in the 19th century.

The vineyard

The "Aux Cras" climat is located on the left flank of the Montagne de Beaune, at an altitude of 250 metres. Benefiting from a particularly favourable east-southeast exposure, this Premier Cru terroir allows Pinot Noir to fully express itself and reveal the true character of the Beaune appellation.

Winemaking and aging

The Beaune 1er cru "Aux Cras" 2000 was crafted using traditional Burgundian methods, allowing Pinot Noir to authentically express the characteristics of this exceptional terroir.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir