Cuvee Dames de la Charite
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release, as it requires time to soften its robust Grand Cru tannins and fully develop its complex tertiary aromas.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, classic beef bourguignon, or slow-cooked wild game.
✨ Technical Specifications
This prestigious red Burgundy is a Hospices de Beaune cuvée, acquired at the famous annual charity auction and meticulously raised in the historic cellars of Seguin-Manuel. Named in honor of the 'Dames de la Charité'—the devoted Sisters of Charity who selflessly tended to the sick and destitute at the historic Hôtel-Dieu hospital since the 15th century—this wine is a classic Corton Grand Cru. Crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grown on the limestone-rich slopes of the legendary Hill of Corton, it represents the pinnacle of Burgundy's grand cru heritage. Seguin-Manuel's traditional, low-intervention aging in French oak casks coaxes out the deep complexity, structural power, and refined elegance inherent to this historic terroir, offering a profound expression of dark berries, earthy forest floor, and noble spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1824, Maison Seguin-Manuel is a historic Burgundy producer located in the heart of Beaune, France. The estate entered a dynamic new era in 2004 when it was acquired by Thibaut Marion, born into a multi-generational Burgundian wine family, who revitalized its historic cellars and expanded its vineyard holdings. Operating with certified organic farming methods, the domaine emphasizes sustainable viticulture, low yields, and gentle, traditional vinification to honor the purity of Burgundy's terroir. Seguin-Manuel is renowned for its elegant, expressive range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines spanning premier appellations across both the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir