Grèves takes its name from the gravelly, stone-strewn soil of the vineyard — long considered one of Beaune's finest sites, historically prized since Roman times. Drouhin's 2019 is concentrated and well-structured, with positive tannic power still tightly wound in youth, framed by excellent fruit and a long, spicy, earthy finish. Grown biodynamically, this is a serious, age-worthy Beaune with the depth to reward extended cellaring, though it's already showing real polish.
92-94 Points
"The 2019 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet of dark berry fruit, light seaweed and oyster shell scents, and the 30% whole cluster lends a subtle tertiary aspect. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, slightly chalky tannins. This is very well structured, delivering palpable energy. A saline finish gets the saliva flowing. Just a delicious
Beaune Grèves. "
Grèves takes its name from the gravelly, stone-strewn soil of the vineyard — long considered one of Beaune's finest sites, historically prized since Roman times. Drouhin's 2019 is concentrated and well-structured, with positive tannic power still tightly wound in youth, framed by excellent fruit and a long, spicy, earthy finish. Grown biodynamically, this is a serious, age-worthy Beaune with the depth to reward extended cellaring, though it's already showing real polish.
92-94 Points
"The 2019 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet of dark berry fruit, light seaweed and oyster shell scents, and the 30% whole cluster lends a subtle tertiary aspect. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, slightly chalky tannins. This is very well structured, delivering palpable energy. A saline finish gets the saliva flowing. Just a delicious
Beaune Grèves. "