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Description of the Domaine Hospice de Beaune
Domaine Hospice de Beaune, established in the 15th century, is an emblematic Burgundy institution, known for its prestigious annual wine auction. This historic estate is committed to perpetuating the Burgundian winemaking tradition by producing wines that fully express the distinctive character of their terroirs. With vineyards located in some of Burgundy's most renowned climates, Hospice de Beaune is synonymous with exceptional quality and devotion to precision viticulture and winemaking.
Description of the Cuvée Corton Grand Cru Cuvée Docteur Peste
The Cuvée Corton Grand Cru Cuvée Docteur Peste from the Hospice de Beaune is a renowned red wine, from one of the most illustrious terroirs of Burgundy. This vintage is produced in honor of Doctor Peste, a historic figure of the Hospice, and represents excellence in winemaking. Made from Pinot Noir, it comes from the rich and well exposed slopes of Corton, offering an ideal combination of limestone soils and an optimal microclimate for this grape variety. This Grand Cru is renowned for its robust structure, aromatic complexity and aging potential.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Corton Grand Cru expresses a rich aromatic palette, with notes of ripe black fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, intertwined with nuances of leather, tobacco and spices. Aging in oak barrels adds touches of vanilla and toast, complementing the wine's natural aromas with elegance and subtlety.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir
- Profile: A powerful and rich wine, with a well-defined tannin structure and balanced acidity which gives the wine great aging potential. The Corton Grand Cru Cuvée Docteur Peste is appreciated for its depth, intensity and length on the palate, offering a rich and persistent taste experience.
- Aging Potential: With its structured and concentrated profile, this cuvée is intended to evolve magnificently in the cellar, developing increased complexity and more nuanced aromas over the years.
Pairings with this Cuvée
The Corton Grand Cru Cuvée Docteur Peste is ideal to accompany rich red meat dishes, such as beef bourguignon or feathered game. It also goes well with mature cheeses, where its tannic structure and deep aromas can be measured against the richness of the dishes.
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Burgundy
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is undoubtedly the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, it produced wine in greater quantities than any other country. Wine is ingrained in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. The diversity of French wines is due, in large part, to the country's wide variety of climates.