Beaune 1er Cru Les Tuvilains Ambroise 2020

Beaune 1er Cru Les Tuvilains Ambroise, Burgundy, France, 2020

Grape: Pinot Noir, oaked

Maison Ambroise is a small family-owned winery located in the small village of Premeaux-Prissey in Burgundy, which has managed to establish itself as one of the tradition-rich region's new and up-and-coming stars. 

Tuvilains is classified as 1er Cru and is located right next to the town of Beaune. The grapes are sorted on arrival at the winery and lie in a pre-fermentation for 4-6 days to draw colour, before the alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature. After fermentation, the wine is stored in a combination of new and old oak barrels for up to 12 months before bottling at the winery.

A soft and well-balanced Burgundy from Ambroise, where the scent is wonderfully open with notes of rhubarb, strawberries and elements from barrel ageing. The taste is soft with fine tannins and fresh fruit acidity. Again, notes of ripe fruit and a hint of spice from the dish. A harmonious wine that goes well with not too powerful dishes.

"Cask sample. Deep, regal hue. Appealing sweetness of fruit on the palate. Ripeness allied with subtle oak, attractive tannin and freshness on the finish. Classy premier cru Beaune. Good Value" 

16/20 points, Andy Howard MW, JANCISROBINSON.COM, January 2022