{"title":"Beaune","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegarded as the capital of Burgundy wine, Beaune saw the négoce grow in the eighteenth century and carry its wines across France and abroad, and it is still home to most of the négociant houses, courtiers, and regional trade bodies. In 1443 Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins founded the Hôtel-Dieu here, the hospital from which the \u003cstrong\u003eHospices de Beaune\u003c\/strong\u003e grew; every year they sell the wines of their domaine at a charity auction, traditionally held on the third Sunday of November.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe appellation, created in 1936, includes only vines within the commune. There are no Grands Crus, but the \u003cstrong\u003e42 Premiers Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e, about three-quarters of the area in production in 2022, follow one another along the hillside behind the town, from Les Marconnets in the north to Les Epenotes and the Clos des Mouches in the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slope faces mainly east and southeast, but where a deep dry valley and small combes cut into it, some vines turn to the south, southwest, or east-northeast. The hillside rests on Jurassic limestones; the soils, thin and free-draining higher up, become more clayey and deeper lower down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2022 more than 80% of the vines in production yielded red wine, from Pinot Noir; the rest yielded whites, generally from Chardonnay. According to Burgundy's interprofessional wine body, wines from the northern part, toward Savigny-lès-Beaune, tend to be more intense and powerful, those from the southern part, toward Pommard, softer and fuller. Beaune also lies within the core zone of the Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"henry-germain-beaune-bressandes-premier-cru-2010-075","title":"Henry Germain Beaune Bressandes Premier Cru 2010 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Germain Beaune Bressandes Premier Cru 2010 AOC 0,75l is a red wine from the energetic heart of the Côte de Beaune, where sunny exposures meet clay and limestone soils capable of imparting mineral tension and aromatic depth. In the glass, it offers a refined reading of Burgundy: a texture that evolves at a measured pace, well-integrated tannins, and freshness that accompanies maturation without agitation, opening paths of development that patiently unfold over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of producer Henry Germain revolves around a company identity rooted in the territory, hands-on vineyard management, and generational continuity that preserves the memory of the soil. In this house, tradition is not fossilized: it is a starting point for an artisanal approach that prioritizes precision in the cellar, respect for the raw material, and a measured interpretation of each vintage, with the aim of offering consumers wines that convey Burgundy’s distinctive character without easy artifices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production philosophy prioritizes practical sustainability: controlled spontaneous fermentations, moderate skin contact, maturation in oak barrels of different ages, and careful management of the pace of maturation. The result is a wine that retains acidic freshness, tannic grace, and aromatic complexity expressed through progressive developments touched by notes of red fruit, black pepper, liquorice, and earthy nuances, never clashing with forced or superfluous tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with other wines from the area, Henry Germain Beaune Bressandes Premier Cru reveals pronounced structural elegance: the minerality emerges as an elegant driving force, the density is orchestrated, and the intensity unfolds across a persistent length that invites the next sip. It is a wine capable of accompanying structured dishes and evolving calmly, offering an experience that favors the balance between power and refinement, without any expressive haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose and palate, the ruby color appears rich yet luminous, with a bouquet ranging from black cherry to delicate floral accents, while the palate reveals a combination of controlled density and lively acidity, crowned by silky tannins and a long, juicy finish that is authoritative yet gentle. Within the Henry Germain range, this wine holds a significant position, testifying to a style that prioritizes maturity and longevity, capable of engaging with a contemporary table and attentive tasting moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henry Germain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778874683717,"sku":"HENGER-BEABREPRE-BOU-10-075","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Henry-Germain-Beaune-Bressandes-Premier-Cru-2010-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788873893"},{"product_id":"les-horees-beaune-premier-cru-les-toussaints-2023-075","title":"Les Horees Beaune Premier Cru Les Toussaints 2023 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eLes Horees Beaune Premier Cru Les Toussaints 2023 AOC 0,75l is an offering that captures the classic elegance of the Côte de Beaune with a subtle mineral signature and an aromatic texture that invites thoughtful tasting. The story of Les Horees stems from a family’s passion for vineyards and the land of Bourgogne, where generations have cultivated, interpreted, and respected the wine’s sense of time; the estate’s identity is founded on the balance between tradition and research, terroir and technique. The production philosophy favors sustainable management, targeted pruning, controlled yields, and careful hand harvesting; in the cellar, a natural approach is preferred, with temperature-controlled fermentation, minimal handling, and maturation designed to enhance the cru’s gradual complexity. Les Toussaints is a Beaune cru known for depth and refinement: calcareous-clay soil, sunny exposure, and a cool microclimate contribute to an elegant yet present structure; vinification favors vessels that highlight the wine’s texture, while aging alternates between European oak barrels of different ages, with a portion of new wood adding aromatic richness without rounding off the freshness. On the nose, ripe cherry and currant emerge, alongside orange-peel notes, violet florals, and a mineral trace reminiscent of wet stone; on the palate, it offers a silky texture, present yet balanced acidity, and well-integrated tannins supporting an agile, vertical body; the finish is long, bright, and mineral, with hints of humus, graphite, and fine spices. Within this range, the wine occupies a central position: it is the benchmark choice for those seeking a Beaune Premier Cru capable of accompanying roasts, porcini mushrooms, and aged cheeses without overpowering them, while also offering a glimpse into the rhythms of the soil.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Horees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56997344936261,"sku":"LESHOR-BEAPRECRU-BOU-23-075","price":226.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Les-Horees-Beaune-Premier-Cru-Les-Toussaints-2023-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874775"},{"product_id":"domaine-jean-marc-thomas-bouley-beaune-premier-cru-les-reversees-2023-075","title":"Domaine Jean‑Marc \u0026 Thomas Bouley Beaune Premier Cru Les Reversees 2023 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDomaine Jean‑Marc \u0026amp; Thomas Bouley Beaune Premier Cru Les Reversees 2023 AOC 0,75l is a wine that tells its story in the authentic setting of the Côte de Beaune, where the Les Reversees cru expresses the mineral texture typical of limestone marl and brings an elegant presence to the palate, capable of accompanying refined cuisine and moments of gastronomic contemplation; the producer’s history is that of a family-run house that has placed care for the land, precision in vineyard work, and a contemporary reading of Burgundian tradition at the heart of its identity, built by Jean‑Marc Bouley together with his son Thomas with a commitment to quality and fruit transparency; the production philosophy is based on sustainable management practices, hand harvesting, and controlled fermentation that preserves the purity of the fruit, followed by maturation in oak barrels that shapes the structure without sacrificing elegance, allowing the wine to breathe and evolve over time; among its distinctive features is its ability to express the specificity of the Les Reversees terroir without indulging in overly powerful vintages: it reveals clear minerality, a texture of velvety tannins, and aromatic depth that remains subtle while revealing character, with notes of ripe red fruit, light spice, and a floral hint that lends refinement; stylistically, Les Reversees 2023 presents a medium body, defined freshness, and a long finish that invites olfactory exploration and further tasting, characteristics that make this wine suitable both for aging and for a contemporary tasting setting, perhaps paired with delicate white-meat dishes or aged cheeses that enhance its balance; within the producer’s range, Les Reversees occupies a prominent place, testifying to the house’s ability to offer refined, precise, and long-lived expressions of Burgundy, capable of telling the story of a land with a distinct voice.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Jean-Marc \u0026 Thomas Bouley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57359352267077,"sku":"DOMJEA-BEAPRECRU-BOU-23-075","price":114.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Domaine-Jean-Marc-Thomas-Bouley-Beaune-Premier-Cru-Les-Reversees-2023-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874953"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/1920px-Beaune_et_vignobles_en_automne__282018_29.jpg?v=1794592796","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/beaune.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}