Santenay Cuvée Christine Friedberg
Albert Bichot’s view
Intense, brilliant red. Very crisp nose with hints of cherry, raspberry and blackberry. Supple and generous on the palate. Always a charming wine!
Food pairings
Brioche sausage, vegetable and curry quiche, lamb tagine, herb roast pork.
Terroir more clay than limestone, planted here with Pinot Noir but which also has the particularity of allowing Chardonnay to express itself well. The cuvée reveals an intense attack, balanced between mineral freshness and depth. On gently sloping soil, the vines express themselves without blushing in comparison with the surrounding Premier Crus.
- Region: Côte de Beaune
- Village: Santenay
- Level: Village
- Appellation: Santenay
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Plots: Les Hâtes
Vinification and aging
This Santenay Cuvée Christine Friedberg 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.Le Domaine des Hospices de Beaune est certifié bio depuis la récolte 2024 et bien entendu nous élevons dans nos caves Albert Bichot ce vin en respectant cette philosophie respectueuse de l’environnement.
History of the cuvée
In April 2010, William D. Friedberg (an American importer with a passion for Burgundy, who bought over 20 years' worth of wines at Hospices auctions) donated a 60-acre parcel of Pinot Noir AOC Santenay to the Hospices in memory of his late wife, Christine, who was also a great lover of Burgundy. The production from this parcel of Santenay, which now enriches the Hospices' winegrowing heritage, was auctioned for the first time in 2010. This parcel is currently being replanted and is no longer offered at auction.
