Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules

Clos des Ursules sits within the Vignes Franches Premier Cru vineyard in Beaune, on the Côte de Beaune. The clos, a traditional walled enclosure, covers just over 2 hectares at elevations of 240 to 260 meters. Its south-southeast aspect maximizes sun exposure in this cool temperate continental climate, supporting consistent ripening of Pinot Noir. The soils are clay-limestone with fine gravel, a composition that underpins the mineral character for which the wine is known.

• Part of the Vignes Franches Premier Cru vineyard in Beaune
• South-southeast aspect at 240 to 260 meters elevation
• Clay-limestone with fine gravel soils
• Cool temperate continental climate

Louis Henry Denis Jadot purchased Clos des Ursules in 1826, and the vineyard has remained under continuous Jadot family ownership ever since. Today it is held by Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot. As a monopole, the entire production comes from a single owner, making it one of the most clearly defined expressions of Beaune Premier Cru available. The walled clos itself reflects the historical Burgundian tradition of delineating and protecting prized parcels within larger appellations.

• Purchased by Louis Henry Denis Jadot in 1826
• Continuous family ownership for nearly two centuries
• Now held under Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot
• Monopole status guarantees single-producer identity

Clos des Ursules produces a full-bodied, elegant red wine from Pinot Noir. The mineral character of the clay-limestone soils comes through clearly, complemented by red and dark berry fruit, earthy and mushroom notes, and floral lift. The tannins are structured but refined, and the finish carries a distinctive mineral edge. After harvest, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months before release. With proper cellaring, bottles develop gracefully over 10 to 15 or more years, gaining complexity while retaining freshness.

• 100% Pinot Noir
• 18 months aging in oak barrels
• Mineral-driven style with red and dark berry, earthy, and floral notes
• Aging potential of 10 to 15 or more years

Beaune is unique among Côte de Beaune communes in that the négociant houses and domaines based in the city own a significant share of its Premier Cru vineyards. Clos des Ursules exemplifies this pattern. As a monopole within a Premier Cru, it occupies a distinct position, combining the quality hierarchy of Premier Cru status with the individuality and traceability that come with single-owner control. This makes it one of the benchmark wines for understanding both Beaune as an appellation and the influence of historical négociant families on the Côte de Beaune.