Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvée Cyrot-Chaudron 2023

163th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 19st November 2023.

A donation from Mr and Mrs Cyrot-Chaudron enabled the purchase of rows of vines in the heart of the gentle slope of the Grands Crus hill, between Morey-Saint-Denis and Gevrey-Chambertin. In 1991, Clos de la Roche became the second vineyard in the Côte de Nuits to be acquired by the Hospices, after Mazis-Chambertin in 1976. 

Grand Cru located in the north of the commune of Morey-Saint-Denis, very close to Gevrey-Chambertin. The parcel faces east and lies on a gentle mid-slope with outcrops of shallow limestone rock. This area, called Froichots, dries very quickly and ripens early, all of which helps to produce a wine with long ageing potential and a richness of tannins that is both dense and refined. The finish is often energetic and very fragrant. This very refined wine often presents "graphite" notes in its youth. It has a great ageing potential. 

The Clos de la Roche is split between two cuvées to recognise the two benefactors, but is in fact the same wine. A deep crimson purple colour. This is finer boned and also more intense than the Echezeaux, summoning all the majesty of Clos de la Roche. Such an energy of dark berry fruit with balanced acidity. The hallmark of the Clos de la Roche this year is its astonishing intensity.

Country/Region: France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits

Terroirs: Les Froichots 0.25 ha.

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle Size: 750ml