Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Hugues et Louis Bétault
Albert Bichot’s view
Intense color precedes intense fruitiness on the nose, with a bouquet of ripe black fruits. Very pleasant on the palate, with ripe tannins and a hint of acidity, offering great potential for evolution.
Food pairings
Spicy accents to match with lamb tagine, smoked sausage or vegetable wok.
Beaune 1er cru Grèves is the mainstay of this cuvée, supported by Les Aigrots and Le Clos de la Mignotte. Les Grèves is located in the middle of the slopes, with excellent exposure (east) and well-drained, stony soil. It's these dominant limestone and sandy soils that give this cuvée its refined attack on the palate. In turn, the Aigrots dominate the often opulent mid-palate, thanks to its heavier clays. On the finish, the Mignotte (a young vine) confirms its greediness. This subtle blend makes this wine rapidly accessible, delighting even the most impatient.
- Region: Côte de Beaune
- Village: Beaune
- Level: Premier Cru
- Appellation: Beaune 1er Cru
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Plots: Les Aigrots 0.43 ha, La Mignotte 0.55 ha, Les Grèves 0.65 ha.
Vinification and aging
This Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Hugues et Louis Bétault has been skilfully vinified by the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune. Sold every year at the Hospices auction on the 3rd Sunday in November, Albert Bichot regularly buys this great wine on behalf of clients who then entrust us with its ageing in our cellars. During this important period, thanks to meticulous work and the blending of a variety of barrels, we further develop its complexity and potential.The Domaine des Hospices de Beaune has been certified organic since the 2024 harvest, and we naturally age your wine in our Albert Bichot cellars in line with this environmentally-friendly philosophy.
History of the cuvée
In the 17th century, Hugues Bétault saved the Hôtel-Dieu from ruin during wars and epidemics. He built an airy infirmary and acquired land that was transformed into gardens and a vegetable patch. After his death, his brother Louis in turn made several generous donations to the Hospices de Beaune.
Results of previous auctions
This chart shows the evolution of hammer prices and number of barrels for sale.
| Vintage | Number of barrels for sale | Average hammer price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 13 231 € |
| 2023 | 14 | 8 214 € |
| 2022 | 15 | 16 067 € |
| 2021 | 5 | 16 000 € |
| 2020 | 14 | 10 421 € |
| 2019 | 12 | 10 167 € |
| 2018 | 19 | 7 279 € |
| 2017 | 22 | 6 500 € |
| 2016 | 15 | 2 533 € |
| 2015 | 12 | 6 042 € |
