Beaune Premier Cru, Cuvée Hugues et Louis Bétault 2021 (1 PCE)

Series B of B, 2/3

Beaune Premier Cru, Cuvée Hugues et Louis Bétault 2021

Histoire de la Cuvée

Ecuyer et Conseiller Secrétaire du Roi de France, Hugues Bétault sauva au XVIIe siècle l'Hôtel-Dieu de sa ruine lorsque sévirent les guerres et les épidémies. Il fît construire une infirmerie aérée et acquit des terres qui furent transformées en jardins et potager. Après sa disparition, son frère Louis fît à son tour plusieurs généreuses donations aux Hospices.

Story of the Cuvée

Hugues Bétault was an Equerry and Councillor to the King of France, who in the mid-17th century saved the Hôtel-Dieu from ruin, following grievous wars and epidemics. He bought land for kitchen and flower gardens and built an airy infirmary. His brother Louis made further generous donations, after the death of Hugues.  

Vignes | Vineyards

Les Aigrots

La Mignotte

Les Grèves

Tasting notes by Jasper Morris MW 

Mid purple, the nose is a little hidden behind the barrel at this moment. There is more volume of fruit here, some darker raspberry notes, all kept fresh by the acidity, which provides the structural backbone more than tannins, with fair length. Coming late in the sale, this cuvée usually offers excellent value.

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