Domaine des Hospices de Beaune - Beaune 1er Cru - Cuvée Dames Hospitalières - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Sourced from the beautiful terroirs of Bressandes, Theurons, and Mignottes, this cuvée combines the finesse, salinity, and power of these varied soils. It's a stunning juice, pure and fleshy, endowed with a fine tannin texture, savory and elegant. A true Burgundian spirit drives it, and its maturation in 100% French oak barrels brings out all its complexity. Composed, fresh, and exquisitely balanced, this Beaune offers a refined expression of Pinot Noir. We love it!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, totally destemmed, regular punching down and pumping over for 2 weeks. Aged in new French oak barrels for 17 months.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Fresh and elegant, with notes of red and black fruits.

Palate:

Pure and full-bodied with delicate fruity aromas, this wine releases a juice with silky, fresh tannins, great finesse and beautiful complexity.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Game birds, fine red meats in red wine sauce, fine cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.

It's the world's most famous charitable auction! Every year in late November, the Hospices de Beaune welcome a host of connoisseurs, enthusiasts, and professionals who come to assess the new vintage.

In late November 2021, our team of experts traveled to experience and taste the young, budding wines, just a few weeks old, before taking part in the renowned auction.

Our top picks were a Pommard and a Beaune 1er Cru, secured amidst the sound of the gavel, after an intense bidding war. It was essential to entrust these valuable treasures to someone skilled in maturing the wines to their fullest potential.
Who better to oversee the aging of these nectars than the manager of the Hospices herself, Ludivine Griveau, with the assistance of her two partners, Frédéric and Mathieu, within the boutique wine brokerage, Pierre Mayeul Côtes et Climats!