Vigne de L'Hospital de Dijon Cuvee Prieur Louis Berrier
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, coq au vin
✨ Technical Specifications
This exceptional cuvée represents a historic partnership established in 2013, wherein Château de Marsannay assumed sole stewardship of the legendary vineyards belonging to the Hospices de Dijon. Dating back to the 1200s, the Hospices de Dijon accumulated precious parcels through centuries of donations from pious benefactors. Among these, the 'Vigne de l'Hospital' holds a sacred place. The 'Cuvée Prieur Louis Berrier' pays homage to a historical prior of the hospital who dedicated his life to the care of the sick and the preservation of the region's viticultural heritage. Under the meticulous care of Château de Marsannay, these Pinot Noir plots are farmed organically and vinified using traditional Burgundian methods, including aging in fine French oak casks. The resulting wine is a profound expression of the Côte de Nuits, balancing vibrant red berry fruit, earthy forest floor undertones, and a refined, mineral-driven structure that reflects its noble origins.
🍾 About the Producer
Constructed in 1990 by wine merchant André Boisseaux and acquired in 2012 by Olivier Halley, Château de Marsannay serves as the northern beacon of the Côte de Nuits. Managing approximately 40 hectares of vines—including 28 hectares sited across premier climats of Marsannay and choice parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, and Grand Cru plots like Ruchottes-Chambertin and Clos de Vougeot—the estate also vinifies historic holdings for the Hospices de Dijon. Viticulture is certified organic through Ecocert, emphasizing precise soil biodiversity, Poussard sap-flow pruning, and cover crops. Under technical director Sylvain Pabion, vinification champions parcel-specific clarity: hand-harvested fruit is sorted meticulously, partially whole-cluster fermented with native yeasts, and matured in fine-grained French oak with restrained extraction. Château de Marsannay remains singular for mastering Marsannay's unique triumvirate of styles—structural red Pinot Noir, mineral-taut Chardonnay and Pinot Beurot, and textured gastronomic rosé—championing premier cru elevation across historic terroirs such as Clos du Roy and Clos de Jeu.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir