Hospice Beaune General Muteau
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage, though exceptional years can continue to develop complexity for 20 years or more.
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Roasted duck breast, seared squab, creamy mushroom risotto
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This exceptional Premier Cru bottling is born from the historic Hospices de Beaune charity auction, where the prestigious house of Bouchard Père & Fils selects and nurtures individual barrels to maturity in their historic cellars. The 'Cuvée Général Muteau' honors General Hector-Albert Muteau, a highly decorated cavalry officer and Grand Officer of the Légion d'Honneur, who bequeathed his extensive estate and prime vineyard holdings to the Hospices in 1926. The cuvée is crafted from select Volnay Premier Cru parcels, including Carelle sous la Chapelle, Taille Pieds, and Fremiets. This pedigree yields a wine of sublime elegance, characterized by its perfumed floral aromas, bright red berry fruit, and the famously silky, lace-like tannins characteristic of Volnay's limestone-rich soils.
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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.