Acquéreur : Peter Smith Hospices de Beaune

Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Cuvée Rameau Lamarosse

Domaine des Hospices de Beaune

Albert Bichot’s view

Pleasant, fruity Pinot nose (red and black fruit). Rather supple and fresh on the palate, with a nice envelope. An accessible wine to discover.

Food pairings

The juiciness and crunchiness of this wine make it a great match for charcuterie, grilled meats, mixed salads and Epoisses.

The parcel extends the slopes of the Corton hill between Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-les-Beaune. Les Vergelesses is one of the appellation's 6 Premier Cru Climats. The slope is gentle, and the soil very deep, with thick clay and a sprinkling of ferruginous pebbles. This undoubtedly explains why the Pinot Noir produced here is both structured and slightly mineral. Tannins are often "fresh", with a clean touch and a smooth finish. Generally appreciated in its youth, it can also be kept thanks to its freshness.

  • Region: Côte de Beaune
  • Village: Pernand-Vergelesses
  • Level: Premier Cru
  • Appellation: Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru
  • Varietal: Pinot Noir
  • Plots: Basses Vergelesses 0.7 ha.

Vinification and aging

This Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Cuvée Rameau Lamarosse 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

Since 1626, the Lamarosse family has linked its destiny to that of the town of Beaune: its first representative Antoine was a cooper, then numerous descendants exported Burgundy wines throughout the world until the 19th century. The last representative bequeathed her house and the majority of her vineyard to the Hospices de Beaune and her home village of Pernand. Benefiting from perfect exposure, the vines, 30 years old on average, are exposed to the rays of the rising sun and begin the ripening process in the morning.

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 4 12 000 €
2023 5 8 100 €
2022 8 14 750 €
2021 5 12 600 €
2020 6 10 617 €
2019 7 10 957 €
2018 8 7 238 €
2017 8 6 470 €
2016 4 16 075 €
2015 7 10 743 €

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