Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons 2021 [BH 92]

Burghound 92 points.

Harvested manually, the grapes were carefully sorted before a traditional Burgundian vinification with minimal intervention. The grapes were destemmed and vinified in open vats using natural yeasts. The cap was submerged or gently pumped over once per day. It was then aged for 14 months in oak, of which 30% was new, during which time the wine went through slow malolactic conversion. The wine was not racked but bottled by gravity without fining or filtration.

A rich style of classic Burgundy with ripe wild strawberry fruit and a lovely texture. Concentrated and fully flavoured with silky tannins through to a full finish.

Located in the middle of the slope with a south-easterly exposure, the soil of this one-hectare plot (2.5 acres) is mainly limestone, enjoying a good balance of loams, sands and clay.

These deeply-coloured wines are often full-bodied and powerful. Well balanced, they reveal great richness.

They are the perfect accompaniment for Eggs Meurette, meat in sauce, game birds or hard pressed cheeses (Cîteaux, Saint Nectaire, Reblochon, Comté, etc).