2014 Liger Belair- C.Marey Cuvée Jean-Luc Bissey Échezeaux 1.5L. Hospices
Hospices de Beaune & C. Marey et Comte Liger-Belair
The Hospices de Beaune is Burgundy’s most historic charitable estate, holding prestigious vineyard parcels across the Côte d'Or. However, the ultimate greatness of a Hospices wine is determined by its éleveur; the master winemaker who acquires the barrel at auction and oversees its maturation.
This specific cuvée was acquired and raised by none other than Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, the visionary behind the legendary, cult-status Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair in Vosne-Romanée.
Under the resurrected, historic family négoce label "C. Marey & Comte Liger-Belair" (a partnership dating back to 1852), Louis-Michel applies his meticulous, low-intervention, high-pedigree winemaking philosophy to these barrels. The result is a profound marriage between the historic terroir of the Hospices and the absolute pinnacle of modern Burgundy craftsmanship
The Cuvee Jean Luc Bissey is a jewel within the Hospices portfolio, sourced from the prestigious Echezeaux Grand Cru. The 2014 vintage is celebrated by purists for its supreme elegance, precise acidity, and profound terroir transparency. Under the masterful guidance of Louis Michel Liger Belair, this Echezeaux reaches an extraordinary level of refinement. It perfectly balances the natural, underlying muscularity of the Grand Cru with the signature "Vosne" characteristics that Liger Belair is famous for: explosive aromatics, exotic spices, and a breathtakingly silky texture. Approaching its first decade, this wine is entering a beautiful drinking window but possesses the flawless structure to evolve for many more years in the cellar.
Producer: Hospices de Beaune (Elevage by C. Marey & Comte Liger Belair / Louis Michel Liger Belair)
Appellation: Echezeaux Grand Cru (Cote de Nuits)
Size: 1500 ML
Vintage: 2014
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: A highly perfumed and seductive bouquet of crushed violets, dark raspberries, sandalwood, and exotic Asian spices. The palate is expansive yet weightless, offering deep layers of pure red and black fruit wrapped in incredibly fine, polished tannins, leading to a soaring, mineral driven finish.
Food Pairing: Roast squab with truffle jus, seared duck breast with wild cherry reduction, or a refined wild mushroom tart.
Vinification: Hand harvested and initially fermented by the Hospices de Beaune; acquired at the historic November auction.
Aging: Maturation completed by Louis Michel Liger Belair, applying the strict, luxurious barrel maturation standards and custom oak selection utilized at his home estate in Vosne Romanee.