Cuvee Blondeau
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, coq au vin, creamy mushroom risotto
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The Volnay Premier Cru Cuvée Blondeau is a historic and highly esteemed offering from the Hospices de Beaune, originating from a generous bequest made by François Blondeau in 1811. This cuvée is meticulously assembled from premier cru parcels within the prestigious appellation of Volnay, including the celebrated climats of Champans, Mitans, Ronceret, and Taille Pieds. The terroir of Volnay, characterized by its high-altitude limestone and calcium-rich clay soils, imparts a legendary silkiness and ethereal perfume to the wine. Often described as the most elegant expression of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, this Pinot Noir is celebrated for its delicate structure, vibrant red fruit profile, and floral aromatics. Following the annual charity auction, the wine undergoes traditional aging in oak casks under the care of selected local négociants-éleveurs, preserving its refined, elegant character and deep historical legacy.
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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.