Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roy

At a Glance

  • Size: 0.35 ha (0.86 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in the 1970s
  • Terroir: Lower on slope near Savigny, sunny location with poor, well-draining soil
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
  • Vinification: 50% whole-cluster pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (20% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.

Additional Info

Nicolas notes that this warmer micro-climat often produces small, concentrated grapes.