Cuvee General Muteau
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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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Named in honor of General Paul-Jules Muteau, a distinguished cavalry officer who bequeathed a magnificent estate to the Hospices de Beaune in 1926, this Cuvée is crafted from select Premier Cru parcels in the Beaune appellation. The blend traditionally includes fruit from prestigious climats such as Bressandes, Bas des Teurons, and Clos des Avaux. This wine represents the classic, elegant style of Beaune Premier Cru, showcasing a harmonious balance of bright red berry fruits, subtle forest floor, and refined, silky tannins. Traditionally auctioned as en primeur barrels on the third Sunday of November, the wine is subsequently nurtured by selected négociants, developing great complexity, structure, and a velvety texture through careful oak aging.
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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.