Cuvee Docteur Peste
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release, as its powerful tannins require time to soften and reveal complex tertiary notes.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, venison loin, or slow-cooked beef bourguignon.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 'Cuvée Docteur Peste' is one of the most prestigious and historic red Grand Cru offerings from the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction, meticulously matured and bottled by Maison Louis Jadot. This cuvée is named in honor of Dr. Jean-Louis Peste, who dedicated over thirty years of his life caring for patients at the Hospices in the 19th century. Following his legacy, his daughter bequeathed magnificent parcels of Corton Grand Cru vines to the charity in 1924. Sourced from prized south-facing slopes on the Hill of Corton—including parcels in Bressandes, Clos du Roi, and Grèves—this wine represents the pinnacle of muscular, age-worthy Burgundian Pinot Noir. Jadot's master elevage coaxes out the profound depth of these clay-limestone soils, resulting in a wine of immense structure, dark fruit complexity, and velvety power.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is a historic and revered wine producer based in Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy, France. The house is celebrated for its meticulous dedication to expressing the true diversity of Burgundy's terroirs, spanning from the Côte d'Or to Beaujolais. Utilizing traditional winemaking techniques and aging in barrels crafted at their own Cadus cooperage, Jadot produces an extensive portfolio of exceptional red Pinot Noir and white Chardonnay wines. Their offerings range from prestigious Grand Crus and Hospices de Beaune cuvées to expressive Beaujolais Cru expressions from Château des Jacques.