BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE

BOURGOGNE
HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE 2023

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2023 2024

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Intense and brilliant ruby red.

Bouquet: Nice nose showing spicy, liquorice notes and small red and black berries aromas.

Palate: A nice roundness in the mouth, together with delicious red fruits flavours, such as cherry.

Wine and food pairing

Perfect with grilled or roast red meats, game birds and semi-strong cheeses.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally at a temperature of 15 to 16°C. (60°F.).

Ageing potential

Can be kept 5 to 8 years in good storage conditions.

Origin

Situated to the west of and parallel to the Côte de Beaune, the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune are higher hills, interspersed with faults, giving great variety to the crops and landscapes. What makes the Hautes-Côtes so special is the original way in which the vines are grown: high, wide vines that are less susceptible to frost than low vines.

The appellation covers 22 communes in Côte-d'Or and 7 communes in Saône-et-Loire. It covers an area of 835 hectares, with 669 hectares of red and rosé wines and 166 hectares of white wines.

- Clay-limestone soils. Marly formations, slopes covered with limestone scree.
- South-east exposure.
- Steep slopes.
- Altitude between 280 and 450 metres.

Vinification and maturing

The harvest is sorted and destemmed, then put into barrels. Cold maceration lasts for 2 days at 8-10°C to allow optimal extraction of the wine's aroma carriers, colouring matter and fat. Vatting lasts around ten days, with daily pumping over and gentle punching of the cap. Half the cuvée is matured in barrels (25% new barrels) and the rest in vats for 8 to 9 months. The two parts are then blended.

Vintage : 2023

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.

BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE 2023