2024 Caroline Morey Beaune 1er Cru Les Greves Rouge

Grèves is easily one of Beaune’s standout premier crus. Thanks to its sandy, gravelly soils, it typically gives Pinot Noir a lot of natural perfume and lift. The 2024 vintage was, to put it mildly, a massive battle against the elements, but Caroline Morey has managed to pull something really special out of a brutally tough year. With yields drastically down, the fruit that did make it into the cellar has resulted in a wonderfully classic, transparent red. It’s a wine driven by a nervous, delicate tension rather than sheer power.

Caroline has always had a gentle touch in the winery, and that measured approach was exactly what this vintage needed. She’s kept the oak strictly in the background to let the delicate fruit shine through. If you're used to the richer, warmer vintages of the last few years, this will feel like a refreshing step back in time. It’s all about bright red berries, mouth-watering acidity, and modest alcohol. It’s an unapologetically old-school Burgundy that feels incredibly fresh and alive in the glass.

Finding Caroline's wines is hard enough in a normal year, but with 2024's tiny crop, there’s hardly any of this to go around. If you love Burgundy that leans into precision and energy rather than heavy extraction, don't wait around on this one.