Beaune Beaux & Bons Jean-Claude Rateau 2020 Certified Biodynamic: Power Meets Poise
Red 14% ABV ABV Jean-Claude Rateau
23 March 2026
Interesting biodynamic Pinot
I'm getting more into biodynamic wines lately and picked this up to try. It's got layers — the dark berry and graphite thing on the nose is quite brooding and serious. Palate is more lifted with raspberry and a sort of forest floor quality. Finishes dry and mineral. I liked it, worth exploring if you're into natural-ish wines.
21 January 2026
Nice but expected more for the price
Had this at a friend's dinner party and it was pleasant enough — lovely cherry fruit and a long finish with some cedar notes. But honestly for nearly fifty quid I've had Pinot Noirs that excited me more. It's well made, just didn't blow me away.
27 November 2025
Solid Burgundy but not cheap
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this as a good biodynamic Pinot Noir and he wasn't wrong. Dark fruit on the nose with a peppery kick, and it drinks really elegantly. At £46.50 though I'd want it to be a special occasion bottle rather than a Tuesday night pour.
14 November 2025
Goes brilliantly with lamb
We had this with slow-roasted leg of lamb and it was perfect. All that dark fruit and the leather and tobacco on the nose just worked so well with the meat. Really concentrated but still graceful somehow? 14% ABV and you can't even tell. Proper grown-up wine.
30 October 2025
Absolutely stunning bottle
Saw this on a restaurant wine list and took a chance on it. So glad I did. The balance is incredible — it's powerful at 14% but drinks like something much lighter and more elegant. That cedar and dark berry finish just goes on and on. Already ordered a couple of bottles online to have at home.
16 October 2025
Really impressed with this one
Bought this for my wife's birthday dinner and we both loved it. The cherry and raspberry flavours are so clear and bright, and it's got this earthy thing going on underneath that makes it really interesting. Tannins are smooth too — no harshness at all. Would definitely buy again.