Hospices de Beaune Volnay Premier Cru Cuvee General Muteau 2018 750ml

The Hospice de Beaune auction is annually one of the most anticipated and prestigious events in the wine world. Benefiting a local Catholic hospital charity, the auction has for decades featured ultra-micro production cuves from some of Burgundy's finest vineyards and made by some of Burgundy's most revered winemakers. Paul-Jules Muteau (1856-1927) was a distinguished cavalry officer, who was promoted to Général in 1914 and became staff officer of Général Foch during World War I. He was also a Member of the Légion d’Honneur (Grand Croix). He bequeathed an important estate to the Hôtel-Dieu in 1926, including the Domaine of Laborde-au-Château alongside many donations to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. This Cuvée is made up from 5 superbly-placed Volnay Premier Cru. Only 5 barrels are produced annually.