Beaune 1er Cru, Cuvee Brunet 2020 Magnum

160th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 13th December 2020

Vintage Report

Hospices de Beaune is well provided in wines from Beaune itself: 10 different 1er cru cuvées delivering all the nuances of style that Beaune can offer. The tasting notes below will indicate the varying styles from one cuvée to another. Cuvée Cyrot-Chaudron and Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes might suit those seeking a wine which will be accessible earlier, whereas Cuvée Floquet or Cuvée Nicolas Rolin are for the long term.

After the powerful purple-black colour, the bouquet of Cuvée Brunet offers an inky concentration of dark red fruit, suggestive of boysenberries. Medium-bodied on the palate, the finish is defined more by a balanced acidity along with some ripe tannins. This is an attractive Beaune to drink in 8 to 12 years time.

Country/Region: France, Côte de Beaune

Terroirs: Les Bressandes 0.52ha, Les Bas des Teurons 0.48ha, Les Cent Vignes 0.47ha

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle Size: 750ml