Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru Cuvee Baronne du Bay 2022 1500ml162th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 21st November 2022 Vintage Report The Baroness Du Ba, daughter of Doctor Peste, who worked at the Htel Dieu, donated plots of vines on the Aloxe Corton hillside during her lifetime in 1924. Since 2007, this Cuve has been vinified individually, bringing out the expression of the terroir in an exceptional way. This is one of the most prestigious Climats in Corton. Two parcels, with steep slopes and facing

finely grained tannins and bags of freshness

with waves of pure fruit and pronounced mineral notes that continue to unfold

licorice and Black Forest cake with touches of iron ore

Grape Variety: Sémillon 85 %

Youthfully mute with bright

The aromatic profile shows both the ripeness of the warm 2022 vintage and the natural precision of this cooler

Anjou pear

The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Léoville Las Cases has a slightly closed nose

A much more floral-inflected nose reflects plenty of spice and earth influences on the ripe aromas of plum and black cherry liqueur

his brother Louis in turn made several generous donations to the Hospices de Beaune

The structure of the 2022 Cuvée H & L Bétault shows the firmer character of the Grèves component in the blend

ripe white fruits