2013 Beaune Clos des Ursules

Moderately saturated bright medium red. High-pitched perfume of red cherry, rose petal, blood orange and spices, plus a whiff of peppery herbs. Juicy and penetrating, conveying a distinctly firm edge to its cranberry, crushed herb and floral flavors. Much more primary and floral than a barrel sample last year, which showed a stronger savory earthy component. Peppery tannins give the finish a dryness and call for patience. Will this flesh out with time in bottle?

Medium red with a palish rim. Pure but reticent aromas of cherry, redcurrant, plum and licorice. Juicy but tight and a bit dry, displaying good density to its red fruit and underbrush flavors. Nicely concentrated wine with a saline, slowly building finish. The wine's serious tannins will require patience.

The 2013 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules has the most mineral-driven bouquet of Jadot's six Beaune premier crus, with impressive delineation and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, chalky tannins and a silver thread of acidity interwoven through the dark cherry, iodine, cassis and red currant notes. The finish is structured and exerts a gentle grip, but the persistence is tangible, suggesting that this Clos des Ursules has a long future ahead.