Cuvee Raymond Cyrot
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, as it gains complexity and silkiness with cellar age.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared pork tenderloin
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The Cuvée Raymond Cyrot is a prestigious Beaune Premier Cru red Burgundy with a rich historical lineage, sourced from the historic vineyards of the Hospices de Beaune. Named in honor of Raymond Cyrot, a prominent benefactor who bequeathed valuable parcels of vines to the charity hospital in the mid-20th century, this wine is a blend of select Premier Cru climats in Beaune. Purchased as an unfinished wine at the famous annual Hospices auction, it is masterfully raised and matured in oak barrels by Maison Louis Jadot in their ancient Beaune cellars. The resulting wine beautifully expresses the classic clay-limestone terroir of Beaune, delivering a harmonious balance of bright red berry fruit, subtle spice, and elegant, velvety tannins.
🍾 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.