Chantal Lescure 2021 Beaune 1er Cru Les Chouacheux

From a 1.5 hectare parcel of 50+ year-old massale selection vines on clay/limestone soils rich in iron, in this excellent 1er Cru vineyard at the foot of the slope in Beaune. The vines "have their feet in the limestone" bringing a lovely chalky texture to the ripe fruit. The wine shows a bright red/garnet color with very pretty high-toned aromas of cherry, raspberry and violets with hints of licorice, earth and spice. Ripe red raspberry/strawberry on the palate, dense and sapid, but not heavy, earth and minerals emerge in beautiful balance, finishing with terrific length of lush fruit, earth and bright acidity. 13% alcohol. Best 2028 - 2038 but delicious now served a bit cool. This is a very elegant Chouacheux and a bargain at Burgundy prices these days...