Cuvee Nicolas Rolin
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck breast, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
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Named in honor of the visionary Chancellor of Burgundy who founded the Hospices de Beaune in 1443, the Cuvée Nicolas Rolin is a historic masterpiece of the Beaune appellation. This prestigious red Premier Cru is crafted from a meticulous selection of old vines situated in some of Beaune's finest climats, including Les Bressandes, Les Grèves, and Les Cent-Vignes. These clay-limestone slopes yield a Pinot Noir of remarkable depth and structure. Traditionally, the wine is auctioned in barrel on the third Sunday of November, after which it is entrusted to selected négociants-éleveurs for patient oak aging. The resulting wine beautifully balances the earthy soul of Beaune with a refined, velvety texture and vibrant red fruit character, serving as a liquid testament to centuries of Burgundian charity and winemaking excellence.
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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.