Vigne de L'Hospital de Dijon Cuvee de l'Ingenieur Henri Darcy
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, seared pork chops, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
This historic cuvée highlights a unique partnership between the Château de Marsannay and the city of Dijon. The 'Vigne de l'Hôpital de Dijon' refers to historical vineyard plots bequeathed to the city's local hospital over the centuries. This specific bottling pays tribute to Henri Darcy, the legendary 19th-century hydraulic engineer from Dijon who developed Darcy's Law and revolutionized the city's clean water system. Sourced from these historic municipal slopes at the northern edge of the Côte de Nuits, the wine is crafted with traditional Burgundian methods. It undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled vats followed by aging in French oak casks, resulting in a Pinot Noir that beautifully balances bright red berry fruit, earthy complexity, and a refined mineral backbone reflective of the local limestone soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Located at the northern gateway to Burgundy's renowned Côte de Nuits, Château de Marsannay is a distinguished estate celebrated for its profound expression of diverse regional terroirs. Acquired by the Halley family in 2012, the property oversees an exceptional mosaic of vineyards spanning from premier Marsannay lieux-dits to prestigious Grand Cru sites including Chambertin and Échezeaux. The domaine champions precision-driven, parcel-by-parcel vinification paired with environmentally conscious viticulture to authentically reveal the mineral nuance of each climat. Château de Marsannay is internationally acclaimed for its elegant, structured Pinot Noir reds, refined Chardonnay whites, and vibrant, traditional Marsannay rosés alongside classic regional spirits.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir