Cuvee Madeleine Collignon
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, allowing its robust Grand Cru structure and complex tertiary characters to fully develop.
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Roasted duck, slow-cooked beef bourguignon, wild mushroom risotto
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The Cuvée Madeleine Collignon is one of the most prestigious offerings of the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction, sourced from the legendary Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru in the Côte de Nuits. This exceptional cuvée is named in honor of Madeleine Collignon, who generously bequeathed her family's prized old-vine parcels to the Hospices in 1976. When acquired and aged by the historic house of Bouchard Père & Fils, the wine undergoes a meticulous élevage in the subterranean cellars of the Château de Beaune. Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, it beautifully marries the wild, muscular, and deeply mineral character of Mazis-Chambertin with a refined, velvety elegance, offering complex layers of dark berries, forest floor, and exotic spices.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard in Beaune, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest and most illustrious wine estates. Over the centuries, the house has meticulously assembled a spectacular domain in the Côte d'Or, headquartered in the historic 15th-century Château de Beaune, where wines age to perfection in subterranean fortress cellars. Renowned for its precise, terroir-driven philosophy, the estate crafts exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that capture the purest expressions of their climats. Among their most legendary offerings is the iconic Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus, a signature red celebrated worldwide for its elegance and complexity.