APPELLATION: The name Les Avaux derives from the locality Vaux – or Val – meaning a depression in the slope where the vines are located. Before the French Revolution, they belonged to the Hospice de la Charité. Vineyards planted in the 1980s or earlier make up 42% of the Cuvée. The vineyards are located at the foot of the slopes. The soils are clayey, quite brown, even a little heavy. This cuvée regularly produces tannic wines with a deep color and a generous, rich structure, providing excellent ageing potential. This is a climate synonymous with power in AOC Beaune 1er cru.
GRAPE VARIETY: 100 % Pinot Noir
SURFACE: 0.70 hectares
SOIL: Clay and limestone
VINIFICATION: This Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Clos des Avaux has been skilfully vinified by Jean-Baptiste Jessiaume. During this important period, thanks to meticulous work and the blending of a variety of barrels, we further develop its complexity and potential.
TASTING: Intense color testifies to the generosity of Clos des Avaux. Vibrant nose of black fruit, well-balanced acidity for a rather firm finish.
