Vertical of Domaine Betton, Hermitage, Blanc, Arpege, 2004, 2011, 2019 [domaine release], NV
From Christelle Betton, a mixed case of 3 bottles comprising: 1 bottle of 2004 Hermitage Blanc. The second vintage produced by Christelle Betton. 1 bottle of 2011 Hermitage Blanc Arpege. The first vintage with the Arpege label, symbolising its succession of long aromatic notes. 1 bottle of 2019 Hermitage Blanc Arpege. The current vintage available. The grapes for Arpege come from a south-facing plot in the "Quartier de l'Homme" that benefits from almost constant sunshine throughout the day. The loess soil here is ideally suited to Marsanne, the chosen variety planted in 1985. This parcel represents should be 13.90 ares which translates into a mere 2 barrels of wine per year. Now is your chance to acquire these rare bottles with immaculate provenance.

All lots in this special charity auction were donated by the producers and shipped directly from their cellars. Now lying at LCB VT. The entire sale proceeds will be shared equally between these two worthwhile charities: The Epilepsy Society in the UK and Institut La Teppe in France. The Epilepsy Society: launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and doctors, the Society looks after people with epilepsy and supports research in this field. Their vision is to be at the forefront of research and medicine, ensuring future generations are free from the life-changing effects of epilepsy. epilepsysociety.org.uk Institut La Teppe: this pioneering mental health institution has been part of the Hermitage landscape since 1856. It offers both a residential and day-care centre for patients and provides a research and innovation laboratory in neurology and psychiatry. teppe.org

Duty Status: Duty paid
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Wine colour: White
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: France, Rhone