This Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Général Muteau Volnay Premier Cru is a classic Burgundy Pinot Noir. It has a ruby-red color with a hint of garnet. On the nose, it has aromas of ripe red fruits, with a hint of spice and a touch of oak. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied and elegant structure, with soft tannins, a fine acidity and a long finish. This is a balanced and harmonious wine, full of freshness and complexity. It would pair beautifully with roasted meats and game.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Général Muteau Volnay Premier Cru is an elegant and complex red Burgundy that displays alluring aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and red currant.On the palate, it is medium-bodied with soft tannins and a balanced acidity, with notes of forest floor and a hint of spice. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant earthy character. Enjoyable now, it will also benefit from further aging.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
No sweetness
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Silky
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Hospices de Beaune
Region: Burgundy
Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.