1953 | Maison Champy | Beaune Avaux

Detailed Description

Maison Champy was founded in 1720, and as such, is the oldest wine négociant in Burgundy. With three centuries of history and experience behind it, Champy has established a solid expertise in the selection of rare and sought-after Burgundy crus. This nearly 70-year-old bottle is the maison’s 1953 ‘Les Avaux’, a Beaune premier cru appellation. A successful vintage by all accounts, which produced stylish, full-flavoured wines.

Producer Information

Maison Champy is the oldest wine company in Burgundy boasting a history dating back to 1720. Maison Champy runs a large part of its 21 ha of vines on the Côte de Beaune – especially in Pernand-Vergelesses – organically in order to preserve and highlight the true character of this exceptional terroir. Precision wine growing is Maison Champy’s objective. The importance of the environment means that every single treatment follows the practices of sustainable and organic farming.The winery, which has been declared a historic monument by UNESCO, was designed by the famed architect, Gustave Eiffel and sits above an ancient 15th-century Jacobin monk cellar, where the wines are aged in the heart of Beaune.