Faiveley, Clos de l'Ecu Premier Cru Beaune 2020

94 points Decanter
"There are plenty of ripe black plum and fig aromas, with strong components of earth and leather. Despite all the ripeness here, the wine is still balanced. Winemaker Jérôme Flous says: 'It is not far from 2018, but the acidity is much more interesting'. This 2.6ha vineyard is a monopole of the domaine. Flous remarked that it is 'a dry terroir in a dry vintage; south-facing, and very hot."

93 points Wine Advocate
"Aromas of raspberries, cherries, sweet spices, raw cocoa and peonies preface the 2020 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu Monopole, a medium to full-bodied, concentrated and vibrant wine with tangy acids, melting tannins and a long, saline finish. This is very promising."

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.