Coche-Dury : Corton Grand cru "Hospices de Beaune Cuvee Charlotte Dumay" 2017

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Corton Grand Cru "Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Charlotte Dumay" 2017 Coche-Dury

Tasting

Color

The wine shows a deep red color with garnet reflections, typical of a well-ripened pinot noir from the Corton hillside.

Nose

The nose opens on a blend of red and black fruit, notably wild strawberry, layered with pepper and spice. With time, mineral notes emerge, adding depth to the fruit-driven profile.

Palate

The palate is bold and structured, built on firm yet silky tannins and a consistent, well-balanced mid-palate. The finish is lively, carried by fresh acidity and a mineral edge, with a persistent, lengthy aftertaste.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs well with braised or slow-cooked red meats, such as a lamb stew, as well as grilled meats cooked over an open flame. It also stands up nicely to pungent, washed-rind cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

The Corton Grand Cru "Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Charlotte Dumay" 2017 is best served at around 61°F (16°C). According to the producer, this pinot noir can be enjoyed young for those who appreciate a firmly structured style, while its density also allows it to be kept and enjoyed from five years onward.

Other characteristics

This dry red wine shows an alcohol content of approximately 13.3–13.5%.

A Structured Red from Corton, Burgundy's Only Grand Cru Appellation on the Red Wine Side, Aged by Coche-Dury

The Estate

The Coche-Dury estate was established in 1975 in Meursault, Burgundy, when Jean-François Coche married Odile Dury and joined their names to found the domaine as it is known today. Now run by their son Raphaël Coche, who took over winemaking in 2010, the estate is recognized above all for its white burgundies, though it also produces a small amount of red wine. Beyond its own vineyards, Coche-Dury is entrusted with aging select cuvées from the Hospices de Beaune, applying the same precision and attention to detail found throughout its range.

The Vineyard

The grapes for this cuvée come from the Les Bressandes climat, one of the most highly regarded sites on the Corton hillside, the only grand cru appellation dedicated to red wine in the Côte de Beaune. The vines benefit from an east-facing exposure and grow on stony, well-draining soils, conditions that favor balanced ripening while preserving freshness in the fruit. The vineyard is owned and farmed by the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune.

The Vintage

The 2017 vintage in Burgundy proved particularly favorable for red wines, delivering ripe fruit and a well-balanced structure. The Corton wines from this vintage, including this cuvée, were noted for their depth and underlying firmness even while still in barrel.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Corton Grand Cru "Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Charlotte Dumay" 2017 are harvested and initially vinified by the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune before the resulting wine is sold at the annual Hospices auction. The barrels are then acquired and aged by Coche-Dury, who finishes the elevage and bottles the wine, applying the same meticulous approach used for the estate's own red wines.

Grape Varieties

This wine is made from 100% pinot noir.