2019 Hospices de Beaune Corton Blanc Grand Cru Cuvee Docteur Peste

The greatest discovery of the last ten years in the field of white Burgundy is probably Pierre-Yves Colin. In 2001, Pierre-Yves started as a micro négociant in “haute couture” wines. At that time he also worked for his father, the well-known and respectable winegrower Marc Colin from Saint-Aubin. But Pierre-Yves wanted to make even better wines and his father did not give him those opportunities (according to Pierre Yves).

Ultimately this resulted in a break and from 2005 Pierre-Yves could fully focus on his own company. The vast majority of the wine comes from our own grapes. In addition, Colin also purchases grapes every year from several fellow producers whom he personally knows well. The work in the vineyard and harvesting takes place under the supervision of Pierre Yves and his team, so that he has full control over the quality. His enormous drive, almost bordering on obsessive, to make only the best possible (whether it is a Bourgogne Blanc or his Montrachet) largely explains his success. Kegs or cuves that for one reason or another do not meet his high standards are sold to the trade, even though he has to make a significant financial commitment. In the cellar, Pierre Yves opts for a long education. Naturally, the wines ferment on their own (natural) yeasts. They are then aged for a long time in wooden barrels with a capacity of 350 liters. The wines mature for about 14 to 20 months on their fine lees (no batonnage takes place). Pierre Yves is a firm believer in a long upbringing. To prevent premature oxidation, the wines are given sulfite in small doses and the extent to which it has been absorbed by the wine is measured after a few weeks. Only the very best (untreated) corks are used and the bottles are closed with wax capsules.

Jean-Louis Peste was a doctor at the Hospices de Beaune for thirty years in the mid-19th century. His daughter, Baroness du Baÿ, donated a large estate to the Hôtel-Dieu in his memory in 1924. This Cuvée is made from 89% fully ripe or very old vines and comes mainly (52%) from Chaumes et Voierosses, a south-southwest facing plot. These vines were planted 4 times between 1976 and 1985. Les Bressandes, whose oldest vines date from 1940, bring complexity, richness and balance to this Cuvée with Les Grèves. The wine has a very golden yellow color, indicating a wine with a powerful intensity. The fruit is luxurious in quality, with certainly some yellow stone fruit, fresh flowers and citrus, and full enough to match the firm structure of the aftertaste. This is a powerful Corton with real aging potential.

FACT : The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will immediately see the possible discount if you choose Pickup in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.