Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi 2022
£53.25
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The wine
Clos du Roi is one of the finest premiers crus in Beaune, sitting mid-slope on the stony limestone that gives the commune its name for elegance rather than power.
Beaune has more premier cru land than any other commune on the Côte and no grand cru at all, which keeps prices reasonable for the quality. Hand harvested and double sorted, cold soaked to draw colour and aroma from the skins before a temperature-controlled fermentation, then aged in French oak.
The producer
Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi
View all Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi winesDomaine du Château Philippe le Hardi is one of Burgundy largest single estates, centred on a historic château in the Côte Chalonnaise. Named for the medieval Duke Philip the Bold, who championed Pinot Noir, it farms an impressive spread from Mercurey to the grand crus of the Côte d'Or. Few domaines offer such range.
The estate farms sustainably across a mosaic of terroirs, vinifying each with care and well-judged oak. From everyday Bourgogne to grand cru, the wines share a house signature of balance, freshness, and polish. There is real quality at every level.
The range spans crisp Chalonnaise whites, characterful Mercurey reds, and a fine selection of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune crus. Each traces the character of its appellation with confidence.
To pour a Philippe le Hardi wine is to taste the breadth of Burgundy from a single, storied estate. Polished, balanced, and dependable, these are wines for every table.
