Hospices De Beaune Corton (l.belair) Peste 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hospices De Beaune
Label Name:
 
Corton (l.belair) Peste
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Beaune — Corton Grand Cru (Aloxe‑Corton)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Hospices de Beaune auction metrics — 2017: c. 26 barrels of the Corton Docteur Peste and average hammer price shown in Hospices records (2017 average hammer price entry). Multiple négociants have bottled the 2017 cuvée (examples: Liger‑Belair, Eduard Delaunay, Patriarche, Albert Bichot). For specific critic scores consult the particular négociant bottling

Tasting Note
Dense black cherry and blackberry, forest floor, leather and savory spice; firm, structured palate with ripe tannins, mineral lift and a long, slightly leathery finish (ageworthy).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck (roast/pan‑seared), braised beef, game (venison/pheasant), mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑braised short ribs, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), savoury mushroom hot pot, miso‑glazed dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian red vinification (destemmed/partially whole‑cluster fermentation), matured in oak barrels for c.12–18 months (estimate 30–50% new oak) — vinified by the Hospices and bottled/aged by the négociant purchaser.

Vineyard Info
Cuvée Docteur Peste is a Hospices de Beaune Corton Grand Cru cuvée named for Jean‑Louis Peste; 2017 fruit drawn mainly from Chaumes, Voierosses, Les Bressandes and Les Grèves on the Corton hill. The Hospices sells musts/barrels at its annual auction to négociants.