Cuvee Hugues & Louis Betault
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage.
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Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, coq au vin
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This historic Cuvée honors Hugues Bétault, a key benefactor who rescued the Hospices de Beaune from the devastation of the Thirty Years' War by financing the restoration of its buildings, alongside his brother Louis, who also bequeathed significant assets to the charity. Sourced from choice Beaune Premier Cru parcels—including Les Grèves and Les Aigrots—this Pinot Noir showcases the classic elegance of the appellation. The wine is characterized by its bright ruby hue, expressive aromas of red berries, cherries, and subtle earthy spices, supported by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant mineral core. It is traditionally auctioned in barrel and aged by selected négociants-éleveurs, reflecting centuries of Burgundian heritage.
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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.