Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru - Cuvée François de Salins - Hospices de Beaune
The name de Salins is naturally associated with Guigone, co-founder of the Hospices de Beaune. However, she had several descendants who were also benefactors of the institution, including François de Salins. A priest and Canon of the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame de Beaune, he donated his vineyards of Savigny and Aloxe to the Hôtel-Dieu in 1745.
Situation géographique et terroir
Here, the name Salins does not refer directly to Guigogne de Salins, co-founder of the Hospices, but rather to one of his descendants, François de Salins. A former priest and Canon of the Collegiale Notre-Dame de Beaune, he donated his plots of land in Savigny and Aloxe to the Hôtel-Dieu in 1745. The vines located in the heart of the historic Charlemagne area, planted in 1944 for the most part, face south and southwest.
Vinification
Traditional in oak barrels, fermentation malolactic at 100%
Conseil de service
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