Cuvee Forneret
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
This exceptional Premier Cru is a historic Hospices de Beaune cuvée, meticulously selected at auction and aged by Maison Louis Jadot. Named in honor of the Forneret family—prominent 19th-century benefactors who bequeathed prime vineyard holdings to the charity hospital—this wine represents a centuries-old tradition of Burgundian philanthropy and viticulture. Crafted from select Premier Cru parcels within Savigny-lès-Beaune, primarily Les Vergelesses, the wine reflects the unique microclimate of this side valley. The soils, rich in limestone and iron-infused clay, impart a distinct mineral tension and structural elegance. Jadot's traditional élevage in French oak barrels coaxes out a refined expression of Pinot Noir, balancing bright red berry fruits with earthy, forest-floor complexity and fine-grained tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot in the historic heart of Beaune, Maison Louis Jadot has grown to become one of Burgundy's most respected and comprehensive wine houses. With an expansive vineyard footprint spanning the Côte d'Or, Chablis, the Côte Chalonnaise, the Mâconnais, and Beaujolais, the domaine pairs long-held artisanal traditions with meticulous vinification practices. Dedicated to terroir transparency, Jadot champions natural yeasts, subtle oak integration, and minimal intervention to allow each climat to express its authentic voice. Renowned for its iconic Bacchus-head label, the house produces an esteemed range of site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, ranging from accessible regional appellations to legendary Grand Crus.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%