Cuvee Arthur Girard
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
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The Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru 'Cuvée Arthur Girard' is steeped in the rich philanthropic history of the Hospices de Beaune. Arthur Girard, a notary from Beaune, generously bequeathed a significant portion of his estate to the institution in 1936. This prestigious cuvée is crafted from exceptional Premier Cru parcels within the Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation, notably including Les Lavières, Aux Clous, and Les Gravains. The vineyards sit on gravelly, limestone-rich soils that enjoy excellent drainage and sun exposure. This terroir imparts a signature elegance and vibrant red-berry character to the Pinot Noir, balanced by fine-grained tannins and a subtle mineral backbone. Following tradition, the wine is auctioned in barrel during the famous November charity event before being meticulously aged by a chosen négociant-éleveur.
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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.