Cuvee Madeleine Collignon
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, with top vintages capable of aging even longer.
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Roasted duck, slow-cooked venison, wild mushroom risotto
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This legendary Cuvée originates from a generous donation made in 1976 by Madeleine Collignon. The vines are situated in the prestigious Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru climat, specifically within the prized slopes of Mazis-Haut, where they benefit from excellent drainage and iron-rich clay-limestone soils. This Pinot Noir is celebrated for its immense power, deep complexity, and velvety texture, representing one of the most coveted and historically significant red cuvées offered at the annual Hospices de Beaune charity auction. Following the auction, the wine is traditionally raised in oak casks by selected Burgundy négociants-éleveurs, allowing its profound terroir expression to fully mature.
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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.