Pinot Noir.
Colour: bright ruby red.
Nose: nice typical notes of red and black fruit, slightly spicy (pepper).
Palate: elegant depth in the mouth. Fruity and animal flavors, silky tannins, smooth with a discreetly spicy finish, fresh and fruity. Good length on the palate.
Serve with grilled or roasted red meats, poached eggs in red wine sauce « oeufs en meurette », warm meat pie, or pasta. Can also be paired with game birds and cheeses.
Serve at a temperature of 15 °C. (59°F.)
This wine, which tastes well today, can be kept in good storage conditions for another 3 to 4 years.
The vineyards of the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits are spread throughout the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, from Dijon to Corgoloin. They cover the well exposed hills overlooking the Côte. The vineyards were rebuilt in 1950 in order to obtain a high quality wine. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties were planted on its best slopes. All the efforts invested into enhancing quality are now bearing fruit. The vineyards cover a total surface of 570 hectares, for both white and red wines.
- Clay-limestone soil from the Jurassic period.
- South-eastern and southern exposure.
- Soft to steep slope.
- Altitude between 280 and 330 meters.
The grapes, harvested mechanically or manually (with destemming), undergo cold maceration for two days at 8-10°C to extract the aroma compounds, colouring matter and body of the wine. Fermentation lasts around ten days with daily pumping over and punching down. Ageing, partly in barrels (25% new) and partly in vats, continues for 8 to 9 months, including malolactic fermentation. Finally, the two parts are blended before bottling.
The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.
The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.
The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.
In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.
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