Cuvee Clos des Avaux
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, coq au vin
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The Cuv e Clos des Avaux is one of the most historic and cherished red offerings from the Hospices de Beaune. Sourced entirely from the Premier Cru climat of Clos des Avaux, located on the gentle mid-slopes of Beaune, this vineyard has been meticulously cultivated for centuries. The name 'Avaux' historically refers to the valley-like depression of the site, which benefits from excellent drainage and clay-limestone soils. This terroir imparts a classic Beaune character to the Pinot Noir: a beautiful balance of bright red berry fruits, subtle earthy undertones, and silky yet structured tannins. As with all Hospices cuv es, it represents a marriage of Burgundy's rich monastic and charitable winemaking history with the unique expression of a single, highly esteemed Premier Cru climat.
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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.