Domaine des Croix - Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Cents Vignes' Rouge - 2022

The 2022 Beaune Les Cents Vignes 1er Cru seems to be 100% whole bunches, but no, it's not - there's just 40% stems here. Croix believes this is because of the high pH at 3.94. Rose bush and damp loam soil. The medium-bodied palate sports some of the darkest fruit in the range, a stony character taking over towards the finish. Not a punter's Beaune, one of the diehard lovers of a classical style of Pinot Noir. 91-93 Points Neal Martin, Vinous.com