Grèves is the largest cru on the central hill of Beaune. This very sunny terroir, on the hillside and facing due East, ripens very quickly. Intense aromas of very ripe black berries (blackberry, blackcurrant) mixed with a slightly woody touch. Complex and meaty, with lots of energy. Silky texture on well built tannins, with very nice length and finesse.

“This is also quite ripe yet possesses notably better freshness with less obvious wood influence on the aromas of black raspberry, violet and warm earth. There is better energy and delineation to the mouth coating medium-bodied flavors that exhibit focused power on the suave and lingering if slightly warm finale.”
90-92 points, Burghound, April 2022

“Sandy, gravelly soil. Very pure and fresh, but also well structured, with a firm core covered by sweet cherry fruit. This has a chalky mineral undercurrent. Very expressive.” 94 points, Wine Anorak, December 2021

“The 2020 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru is more backward on the nose compared to Chanson’s other Premier Crus, gradually unfurling with raspberry and blackcurrant scents, tobacco and pencil box aromas following suit. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry, white pepper and clove, quite cohesive with quite a persistent, slightly austere finish. This will require three or four years in bottle.” 90-92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous Media, December 2021