Faiveley, Clos de l'Ecu Premier Cru Beaune 2019

93 points Wine Advocate
"Aromas of plums, rich forest floor, warm spices and smoked meats introduce the 2019 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu Monopole, a medium-bodied, bright and elegant wine that's satiny and melting, with lively acids and fine, powdery tannins. This is as fine a rendition of the Clos de l'Écu as I can remember tasting."

93 points Wine Spectator
"This is opulent and concentrated, offering black cherry, plum, earth and peppery spice flavors. Firm and tightly coiled, with accents of smoke and licorice on the lasting finish. Best from 2024."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Clos de l’Ecu was acquired in 2003 and is a monopole of Domaine Faiveley. The 5+ acre “Clos” or walled vineyard sits high on the hillside overlooking 1er Crus Les Bressandes, Les FEves and Les Perrières and the village of Beaune to the east. Soils are shallow, loose and laiden with gravel.