2021

Beaune Premier Cru

PINOT NOIR

Cellaring

Our Burgundy Series wines are expressive with exceptional freshness, fruity aromatics, and delicious texture. We recommend cellaring this Pinot Noir between two and ten years.

To preserve the nuance of each bottle, we suggest storage in a dark environment between 55° and 60°F, with 70% humidity.

Kosta Browne - Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.Kosta Browne - Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

ÉLEVAGE 37% new French oak for 13 months, prior to bottling 100% stainless steel for 3 months

ALCOHOL 13.5%

pH 3.66

TA 5.53 g/L

TASTING NOTES

AROMA

Dominating notes of blackberry and hints of white pepper add elegance to the nuanced aromatics.

PALATE

Vibrant flavors of cherry and orange harmonize with refreshing basil and a touch of dried oregano, culminating in a rich, restrained finish.

BURGUNDY SERIES

2021 Beaune Premier Cru pinot noir

The 2021 Burgundy vintage experienced a difficult yet classic growing season with unpredictable weather—including spring frost and hailstorms which resulted in reduced yields. Yet, with meticulous vineyard management and selective harvesting, the wines produced are characteristically expressive and capture Burgundy’s exceptionally unique terroir.

Beaune, the ancient capital of Burgundy, is the largest appellation (by area) in the Côte d’Or, with only 42 plots classified as premiers crus. Beaune Premier Cru wines are made under the strictest conditions of the Beaune appellation. Nevertheless, 10% of all production in the region makes it into this classification.

This brilliant wine was aged in 37% new French oak for 13 months. On the nose, elegant aromatics draw you in with layers of blackberry, cherry, and orange, complemented by savory hints of freshly cracked white pepper and dried herbs. Though rich and deeply structured on the palate with firm, age-worthy tannins, it finishes with mesmerizing restraint.

Fact of Note: Beaune Premier Cru wines are made under the strictest of conditions in Burgundy.

Beaune, France

AS THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF BURGUNDY, Beaune stands as the largest appellation by area in the Côte d’Or. The region’s terroir is characterized by a complex mix of limestone and marl soils, creating an ideal environment for Pinot Noir cultivation. Only 42 plots within the appellation are classified as premiers crus, representing the highest quality standards in the region.

Beaune is surrounded by some of Burgundy’s most famous villages and features remarkable architecture dating back to the Roman era. The appellation’s distinct terroir produces wines known for their approachable structure, bright fruit flavors, and distinctive minerality.