The Hospice de Beaune wines have a long history to them. The Hospice was founded in 1443, but it wasn't until 1859 that their wines were first auctioned. Originally vinified and sold to raise money for the hospital, the tradition still continues to this day, with barrels of the wine auctioned off each year, and all proceeds going to the Hospice.
All of the wines are vinified by Ludivine Griveau - 17 whites and 33 reds, from 60 hectares of vines that have been gifted to the hospital over the centuries. She transfers all of the cuvees into their individual barrels, and these are then auctioned as en primeur wines.
Raphaël Coche attends private tastings early on in the selection process and sets his sights on specific lots where he really sees potential; often lots that are ignored by other buyers. He then gets special permission to rack the wines out of the Hospices barrels very early and take them to his domaine where he can pursue the classic Coche élevage, and bottling by hand. Needless to say, this is a special wine, and very, very rare.
All of the wines are vinified by Ludivine Griveau - 17 whites and 33 reds, from 60 hectares of vines that have been gifted to the hospital over the centuries. She transfers all of the cuvees into their individual barrels, and these are then auctioned as en primeur wines.
Raphaël Coche attends private tastings early on in the selection process and sets his sights on specific lots where he really sees potential; often lots that are ignored by other buyers. He then gets special permission to rack the wines out of the Hospices barrels very early and take them to his domaine where he can pursue the classic Coche élevage, and bottling by hand. Needless to say, this is a special wine, and very, very rare.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Pommard |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |