Meursault 1er Cru"Cuvée Loppin" - Hospices de Beaune
- RegionCôte de Beaune
- VillageMeursault
- AppellationMeursault Premier Cru
- Grape varietyChardonnay
The Vine
- Average vine age
- SoilStony marl, jurassic limestone
- Average yield40 hl/ha
- HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
- Cellaring Potential6-8 years
- Serving temperature 12-14°
Description
- The Loppin family, several of whose members have made donations to the Hôtel-Dieu and the Hospice de la Charité over the years, played an early role in the history of the Hospices de Beaune. In 1656, Jéhan Loppin, Archdeacon, received Queen Christine of Sweden in front of the Collégiale Notre-Dame de Beaune. Two years later, he delivered a speech in the presence of Queen Mother Anne of Austria and her son, King Louis XIV. The Confrérie du Saint-Esprit book at the Hôtel-Dieu keeps a souvenir of this visit.
Half of this Cuvée comes from the Premier Cru "Les Cras", and the other half from a village vineyard, "Les Criots". The quantity of wine available will be limited for several years, following the uprooting of vines from "Les Criots".
Vinification & Ageing
- FermentationTraditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
- Ageing8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels
- BarrelsHospices de Beaune barrels
Wine tasting
- Tasting NoteThe nose is full with aromas of white flowers and fresh almonds. In the mouth it is generous and balanced with lovely length and a mineral finish.
- Food PairingChicken in cream sauc, skate in browned butter, white truffle risotto, Epoisses cheese.
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