Written on 31/05/2021
Beaune, a world-famous village!
Another stop on the Côte de Beaune, and not the least! And with good reason: today we're going to take a look at the village of Beaune. Beaune is the most emblematic of all, being the capital of Burgundy. A status that has earned it a worldwide reputation!
It has to be said that this 90-hectare village benefits from a particularly favorable geographical location, which enables it to produce great wines. Situated on a combination of clay and limestone soils at the top of the hill and stony, sandy soils at the bottom, the wines produced here are varied.
Beaune has a high proportion of red wines, around 90%, and a more limited production of white wines, 10%.
The red wines are made from Pinot Noir grapes, and thanks to the clayey, chalky soils, which are rich in iron oxides, they are complex, well-structured and elegant. The color is bright, luminous and lively, announcing beautiful aromas of red fruits such as cherry and redcurrant, as well as black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry.
As it ages, the aromas move towards truffles, leather and spices. On the palate, a young Beaune offers the charm of fresh grapes that are both firm and straightforward, giving way to a more assertive structure.
The whites have a beautiful golden color with green highlights. The bouquet is reminiscent of dried fruit, almonds and white flowers. On the palate, there are notes of honey and cinnamon. It's best enjoyed young, to get the full benefit of its fruitiness. Older, it will be fatter and softer.
For food and wine pairings, the great aromatic power of reds goes perfectly with firm, musky meats. For cheeses, a good Maroilles will bring out the best in your Beaune, all at a serving temperature between 15 and 16 degrees.
For whites, opt for white fish, poultry or veal in sauce. On the cheese side, go for Comté or certain goat cheeses. The recommended serving temperature is 12°C.
