Ampeau, Robert 1999 Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi Pre-Arrival

From Importer Fleet Street: Clos du Roi is situated on the northern end of the appellation bordering Savigny-lès-Beaune. The vines, from Michel Ampeau's mother's side, came to the estate in the 1940s after the marriage of his parents. Grapes were mostly de-stemmed and fermented in cement tank with native yeast. Following fermentation, the wine is transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation and aging. Aged about 10 months in oak pièces (10-25% new barrels).

Perfumed with spice with bold, ripe fruit. With a strong finish.