2018 Hospice de Beaune Domaine Coche Dury "Pommard - Épenots 1er cru", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The Abbey of Cteaux was a pioneer cultivating Burgundys vineyards. Records show a donation in 1260 of a Pommard vineyard named En Espeneaul (today written Epenots). In homage to Cteauxs historic role, this Cuve is named after the last cellarer of the Abbey, Dom Goblet, who worked until the Revolution. The Pinot Noir vines are over 50 years old, producing a subtly perfumed, harmonious wine. Domaine Coche Dury follows traditional

has promoted the local historical links to Roman ruins in the area through his cuvée ‘Les Maselles

a rarity among cava and wine producers

family and epic stories told around the table

is "a wine that would make angels sing out loud in praise"

making all the difference compared to other systems vulnerable due to their screws and gears

We pay particular attention to the quality and durability of the metal making up the parts subject to high pressure when the mechanism is in action

Gerard Chave took over from his father in 1970 and rapidly achieved megastar status due to the extraordinary quality of his wines and has since passed on the winemaking responsibilities to his son Jean-Louis

80% of the wine continues elevage for 8 months

Merwah (a native variant of Semillon)

well in sight on the road to Negrar (one of the seven historic Valpolicella counties) and near the farmhouse where the Fedrigo family resided until a few years ago

and its tart acidity

297 ft) elevation