2022 Pierre Labet Beaune 1er Les Coucherias Rouge Altesse carried by bright acidity and

carried by bright acidity and fine

having long since learned how to survive in this climate without any additional man-made assistance

driven by brisk acidity and delicate

Which is exactly what our Bevvie of a Big Boat is:

but some in California

2022 Pierre Labet Beaune 1er Les Coucherias Rouge Altesse carried by bright acidity androad and expressive, this opens with ripe red cherry, red plum, and pomegranate, layered with peony, gentle spice, and a warm limestone depth that reflects the sun favored slope of the clos. The palate is medium bodied and generous, with supple red fruit framed by polished tannins and a smooth, integrated line of acidity that favors flow over grip. Subtle savory notes of oolong tea and damp stone emerge through the mid palate, carrying into a long,