Beaune Premier Cru, Clos des Avaux
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can age gracefully for decades.
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Roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
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The Premier Cru red wines of the Hospices de Beaune represent a historic tapestry of Burgundy's finest terroirs, gifted to the charity over five centuries. Sourced from prestigious parcels across the Côte de Beaune—including celebrated appellations like Beaune, Pommard, and Volnay—these Pinot Noir cuvées are crafted under the meticulous stewardship of the estate's régisseur. Each cuvée bears the name of a historical benefactor, such as Nicolas Rolin or Charlotte Dumay. The winemaking combines traditional open-vat fermentation with aging in custom-made oak barrels, which are then sold at the famous November auction to be finished by selected négociants. These wines are celebrated for their deep complexity, balancing vibrant red fruit, earthy forest floor notes, and elegant, structured tannins that reflect the unique limestone-clay soils of their respective climats.
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Founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor of Burgundy, and his wife Guigone de Salins, the Hospices de Beaune is a historic charitable institution and wine estate located in Beaune, France. Over the centuries, generous donations of prestigious vineyard parcels have amassed an extraordinary 60-hectare estate, primarily consisting of Grand Cru and Premier Cru climats across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Under the precise direction of régisseur Ludivine Griveau, the estate meticulously crafts exceptional red Pinot Noir and white Chardonnay wines, which are famously sold at the annual charity auction on the third Sunday of November. These highly coveted cuvées, such as the Cuvee Nicolas Rolin and Cuvee Charlotte Dumay, represent the pinnacle of Burgundian terroir and philanthropic tradition, aged in oak casks before being completed by selected négociants-éleveurs of the region.