13.5% abv, élevage in Beaune, bottled by Jean-Claude Boisset, Nuits-St-Georges, imported by Le Grand Courtage, LLC, Los Angeles, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day.
I have to admit that for someone that has lived in Bourgogne and has been drinking the wines regularly for over 10 years, I have very little experience with the Hospices wines. This changed when I found myself the owner of a partial barrel of this cuvée, and I could not resist the temptation of infanticide!
Info from the Hospices: “
Paul-Jules Muteau (1856-1927) was a distinguished cavalry officer, who was promoted to Général in 1914 and became staff officer of Général Foch during World War I. He was also a Member of the Légion d’Honneur (Grand Croix). He bequeathed an important estate to the Hôtel-Dieu in 1926, including the Domaine of Laborde-au-Château alongside many donations to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. This Cuvée is made up from 5 superbly-placed Volnay Premier Cru:
Terroirs: Le Village 0.78 ha., Frémiets 0.23 ha., Taille Pieds 0.19 ha., En Caillerets dessus 0.18 ha., Carelle sous Chapelle 0.16 ha.
Tasting note: The Volnay is medium ruby in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of violet, cassis, black cherry, toasted wood, vanilla and cinnamon sticks. On the pallets this wine is dry with high acid, medium+ tannins, medium body, medium alcohol, pronounced flavor intensity and a medium+ finish with flavors of lavender, blackberry jam, black plum, iron, French vanilla, cedar, toasted chestnut, nutmeg and sage leaf. This wine packed a punch of flavor and had a fine length, the balance was a bit hindered by its shear youth. Sometimes it’s fun to rob the cradle when you can tuck a few bottles in the cellar for later. Drink now, or hold until 2026. This wine is outstanding: 9.5/10.
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