Cuvee Baronne Bay
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, venison, wild mushroom risotto
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The Cuvée Baronne Bay (traditionally known as Cuvée Baronne du Baÿ) is a prestigious Corton Grand Cru red wine from the Hospices de Beaune. It owes its existence to a significant bequest made in 1937 by the Baroness du Baÿ, Ghislaine de Drée. The cuvée is sourced from prized, sun-drenched parcels within the celebrated Corton climats of 'Clos du Roi' and 'Bressandes'. These steep, iron-rich limestone slopes yield a Pinot Noir of immense structure, depth, and muscular elegance. Following the historic tradition of the Hospices, the young wine is auctioned in oak casks (pièces) before being meticulously raised by selected Burgundian négociants, resulting in a classic Corton that beautifully marries dark berry fruit, forest floor, and wild game notes.
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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.