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2007 Nicolas Potel Beaune Clos des Vignes Franches Monopole

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July 10, 2022 - $59

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RATINGS

88-90Stephen Tanzer

Pure but reticent aromas and flavors of red fruits and minerals. Tightly wound, even a bit dry, with incisive minerality and a whiff of tobacco. Is this powerful wine rich enough for its tannins?

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Beaune, Les Vignes Franches

Les Vignes Franches is 24-acre Premier Cru vineyard in the southern part of the Beaune appellation, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is one of Beaune’s 44 vineyards that is either partly or entirely Premier Cru. Beaune has no Grand Cru.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, 1er (Premier) Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.