

Purchased by François Faiveley in 2003, this clos - Monopole of the estate - faces due south. Here, vines flourish on gravelly and pebbly soil containing little clay which allows water to drain well. The unique nature of this terroir has earned it the nickname ‘Côte-Rôtie’ within the estate, a reference to the renowned winegrowing hillside of the northern Rhône Valley. The resulting wine is strict yet generous, reflecting the dry, solar and early-ripening terroir of this unique clos. This intense wine encapsulates the very essence of the Beaune terroir.
VINEYARD: Area - 2 ha 37a 03 ca [5, 86 Acres], Planting years - 1980, 1989, 1994, 1998.
TASTING NOTES: Exhibiting aromas of sweet berries, vine smoke and spices, the 2021 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu Monopole is medium-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a cool core of fruit and melting tannins. It will offer a broad drinking window in its supple, delicate style. - William Kelley, for the Wine Advocate.
Purchased by François Faiveley in 2003, this clos - Monopole of the estate - faces due south. Here, vines flourish on gravelly and pebbly soil containing little clay which allows water to drain well. The unique nature of this terroir has earned it the nickname ‘Côte-Rôtie’ within the estate, a reference to the renowned winegrowing hillside of the northern Rhône Valley. The resulting wine is strict yet generous, reflecting the dry, solar and early-ripening terroir of this unique clos. This intense wine encapsulates the very essence of the Beaune terroir.
VINEYARD: Area - 2 ha 37a 03 ca [5, 86 Acres], Planting years - 1980, 1989, 1994, 1998.
TASTING NOTES: Exhibiting aromas of sweet berries, vine smoke and spices, the 2021 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu Monopole is medium-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a cool core of fruit and melting tannins. It will offer a broad drinking window in its supple, delicate style. - William Kelley, for the Wine Advocate.