Hospices de Nuits Saint Georges Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vignerondes Cuvée Bernarde Delesclache 2020 Jeroboam

Estate History

Founded in 1270, the **Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges** is one of Burgundy’s oldest charitable wine estates. Each year, its prestigious cuvées are auctioned, with **Albert Bichot**, renowned Burgundy négociant-éleveur, taking charge of vinification and aging to ensure the highest quality. This **”Les Vignerondes” Cuvée Bernarde Delesclache 2020**, acquired by **Vavin**, represents a rare and exceptional Premier Cru in Jeroboam format, combining the heritage of the Hospices and the savoir-faire of Bichot.

Terroir

The **”Les Vignerondes”** Premier Cru is located at the northern edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, on well-drained clay-limestone soils. This terroir delivers wines of structure and finesse, with remarkable aromatic intensity and excellent aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby color with purple reflections. The nose offers intense aromas of black cherry, raspberry, violet, and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is both powerful and refined, with silky tannins, lively acidity, and a long, elegant finish driven by freshness and minerality.

A prestigious Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru — elegant and structured, with superb aging potential, magnified by Albert Bichot’s élevage and exclusively acquired by Vavin.

Pairing

Perfect with roasted duck, venison, beef filet with mushroom sauce, or aged cheeses like Comté and Époisses.