The 2023 Domaine des Croix Beaune 1er Cru Les Bressandes is one of the standout wines from David Croix, a producer widely regarded as one of Beaune’s finest modern winemakers. Sourced from steep, limestone-rich Premier Cru vineyards high on the slope above Beaune, Les Bressandes is renowned for producing wines of depth, minerality and ageing potential. The 2023 vintage combines generous fruit with remarkable freshness and precision.
The nose reveals wild berries, red cherry, orange zest and peony, while the palate is layered and mineral with fine, powdery tannins and vibrant acidity. Elegant and structured, it offers impressive concentration balanced by freshness, finishing long, savoury and beautifully refined.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A serious Beaune Premier Cru with superb balance between power and finesse. Perfect with duck, roast quail, mushroom dishes or veal. Decant if drinking young, or cellar confidently through 2040+ as it develops greater complexity and nuance.
