Domaine Besancenot
1998 Beaune Premier Cru Clos du Roi
Made from Pinot Noir grown on the northern side of Beaune and aged for 15 years in the Besancenot cellar. A softer, more subtle and bready taste than the 1997 Bressandes or the 1998 Greves, with less acidity than the 1998 Theurons. We’ve nicknamed it our “Oh-Wow-That’s-Good” wine!
A complex nose, offering leather, citrus, and mineral followed by the rich scent of black cherry. Vibrant for its age on the palate, with a core of solid, mature fruit and brisk acidity. Light tannins. Drinking nicely now.
Food pairing: Duck; roasted chicken dishes; rabbit or other game; mushroom or lentil dishes
More fruit than funk, which was unexpected for a wine of its age. Great baking spices, cherry and red fruit. There’s also a nice hint of licorice. Given the fruit, this would be a good wine to try side by side with a more current vintage of Burgundy, or put away for a few years.
Food pairing: Chocolate souffle
The Creator of This Wine
Domaine Besancenot
Successful women winemakers? Just look at Thérèse Besancenot! Heiress to six generations of winemakers, Thérèse, along with brother Dominique, took over her father’s domaine in 2006, and has since been written up by the BBC, Vintages magazine, and the Globe and Mail. “Wine is a passion,” says Thérèse. “It comes from the heart.”
| Producer: | Domaine Besancenot |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Year: | 1998 |
| Maturity: | 2015-2020 |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
| Bottle size: | 750ml |
| Color: | Red |
| Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
| Flavors: | Cherry, Dark Fruit, Spice |
| Body: | Medium |
| Soul: | Balanced |
