Dames Hospitalieres Pierre Andre
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Cuvée des Dames Hospitalières is one of the most historic and revered red cuvées of the Hospices de Beaune, named in tribute to the dedicated nuns who tended to the sick and destitute at the Hôtel-Dieu since its founding in the 15th century. This Premier Cru red is crafted from select Pinot Noir parcels across some of Beaune's finest climats, including Les Bressandes, Les Theurons, and Les Mignottes. When acquired and matured by the respected Burgundy négociant Pierre André, the wine benefits from traditional Burgundian élevage in French oak casks. It showcases the classic Beaune Premier Cru character: a harmonious balance of bright red berry fruit, earthy forest floor, and elegant, velvety tannins, underpinned by a rich historical legacy of charity and craftsmanship.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to the Duke of Burgundy, and Guigone de Salins as the charitable Hôtel-Dieu hospital, the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune represents one of the most storied institutions in viticultural history. Comprising approximately 60 hectares amassed through centuries of philanthropic bequests, the domaine spans over a hundred individual parcels across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, supplemented by small outposts in the Mâconnais and Chablis. Over 85% of its vineyards claim Premier or Grand Cru status, rooted predominantly in classic Jurassic limestone and marl soils. Chief winemaker Ludivine Griveau, the first female régisseur in the estate's history, completed the transition to full organic certification with the 2024 vintage. Vinified in Beaune before being offered as barrel lots during the historic annual November auction, benchmark red cuvées such as Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins, alongside benchmark white expressions like François de Salins, display pure fruit expression, terroir transparency, and refined structural precision.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir