2020 Armand Heitz Beaune 'Lulune' Cote de Beaune

The Armand Heitz Beaune Lulune 2020 is a Chardonnay from a distinctive combe south of Beaune, where the trees and recessed valley create a cooler, slower‑ripening microclimate. That setting shapes a wine with tension, citrus brightness, and a quietly complex mineral core. The 2020 vintage adds a touch of generosity without losing the site’s signature freshness.

Aromatics and First Impressions - Citrus tones—lemon zest, grapefruit pith, and subtle lime—are a hallmark of this site’s slower ripening. White flowers and fresh orchard fruit (pear, apple) sit behind the citrus. A faint herbal or woodland freshness reflects the vineyard’s position among trees. These notes align with the estate’s own description of the microclimate producing “very pleasant citrus notes if the maturing is well done.”

Palate and Texture - Medium-bodied with a clean, linear profile. Bright acidity gives lift and precision, typical of Beaune whites grown on clay–limestone soils. Subtle lees-derived creaminess rounds the mid‑palate without muting the citrus drive. A mineral, lightly saline finish that feels refreshing.