Hosp Cuvee Maurice Drouhin
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, beef bourguignon, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
This historic cuvée is deeply intertwined with the legacy of the Drouhin family and the Hospices de Beaune. Maurice Drouhin, son of the maison's founder, served as an administrator of the Hospices and was a key figure in the French Resistance during World War II. After narrowly escaping arrest by the Gestapo by hiding in the subterranean cellars of the Hospices, the family later bequeathed prime Premier Cru parcels to the charity in gratitude. This exceptional blend is sourced from coveted Beaune Premier Cru climates, including Les Grèves and Les Avaux. When acquired and nurtured through its élevage by Maison Joseph Drouhin, it represents a masterclass in classic Beaune Pinot Noir, balancing bright red berry fruit, silky tannins, and a subtle, earthy minerality born of clay-limestone soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin is an iconic Burgundian estate headquartered in the historic heart of Beaune, France. Under the continuous stewardship of the Drouhin family across four generations, the domaine has expanded its holdings across premier appellations spanning the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Chablis, and Oregon's Willamette Valley. Dedicated to certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, their winemaking philosophy prioritizes natural balance, purity, and the unadorned expression of individual terroirs. The house is globally celebrated for its benchmark Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings, notably the legendary Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches and Montrachet Grand Cru Marquis de Laguiche.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%