Beaune 1er Cru, Cuvee Brunet 2021161th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 22nd November 2021 Vintage Report This historic charity sale commemorates five centuries of generous benefaction, and many members of the Brunet family, dating back to the 1600s (5 of whom were Mayors of Beaune), are in the roll of honor. These vineyards are all Premiers Crus and superbly placed in Bressandes, Bas des Teurons and Cent Vignes. Fine mid crimson purple. There are some red plums in the fruit

velvety tannins and it is packed with savory and spice flavor layers

This wine demonstrates both Charlopin's ability to capture terroir character and the natural elegance of Chambolle Musigny

This needs more depth but may well develop it if allowed a few years of bottle aging

The wines capture the elegance of the vintage

developing floral and crushed limestone scents with time: disarmingly fresh and with stunning vivacity

black fruits on ripened (blackberry

light but fine tannins and a little mineral acidity

Cabernet Franc 6

with ripe fruit richness balanced by a firm mineral spine of wet limestone

Roussanne and Bourboulenc

This wine is 100% Santenots

complemented by subtle white floral notes and a pronounced mineral character typical of Puligny's limestone-rich soils