Cuvee Fouquerand
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, seared pork tenderloin
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This historic cuv e from the Hospices de Beaune is named in honor of Antoine Fouquerand, a generous benefactor who bequeathed his estate to the charity in the 19th century. Crafted from premier cru parcels in Savigny-l s-Beaune—specifically Les Talmettes and Les Gravains—this red Burgundy showcases the classic elegance and vibrant fruit of the appellation. The south-facing clay-limestone soils yield a wine of remarkable finesse, characterized by bright red cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy undertones. Following the traditional Hospices auction, the wine is aged in oak casks by selected n gociants- leveurs, preserving its bright acidity and silky tannins.
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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.