Au Pied du Mont Chauve 2017 Hospices de Beaune Beaune Clos des Avaux Cuvee des Avaux 1er Cru

Tasting Notes :  Intense colour for a generous wine coming from famous Clos des Avaux. Vibrant dark fruit on the nose. Balanced acidity make for an impressive cuvée with firm structure at the finish. Food Pairing : Caraway risotto or lightly spiced risotto. Lamb skewers or Brie de Meaux creamy cheese. History : The name Les Avaux derives from the place names Vaux or Val, designating a depression in the hillside at this spot. Before the French Revolution, these vines belonged to the Hospice de la Charité. Vineyards planted in the 1980’s or older, make up 42% of the Cuvée.