BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS ORGANIC WINE

BOURGOGNE
HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS
ORGANIC WINE 2001

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2001

Grape variety

Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: A beautiful, strong golden colour.

Nose: Highly expressive, revealing aromas of yellow and white fruits, complemented by notes of jasmine and toasted bread.

Palate: A precise and finely chiselled palate, supported by well-integrated acidity. Mineral notes take centre stage, complemented by richness on the mid-palate. A well-balanced wine with character and a persistent finish.

Wine and food pairing

This nice white Burgundy wine will be perfect with white meats in a sauce, dishes with a touch of Far Eastern exoticism, meaty fish (such as tuna or salmon tartare), soft and/or goat cheeses, or simply as an aperitif.

Serving temperature

Ideal served at 12°C (54 °F).

Ageing potential

This wine can be drunk now or laid down for around 4 to 6 years.

Origin

The Hautes-Côtes de Nuits vineyards are spread across the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, from Dijon to Corgoloin. It covers the well-exposed slopes of the hills overlooking the Côte at an average height of around 100 to 150 metres above sea level. The climate is ideal for growing vines, and the exposure of the vineyards compensates for the effects of altitude.

The appellation covers an area of 735 hectares, with 599 hectares of red and rosé wines and 136 hectares of white wines.

- Jurassic clay-limestone soils.
- South-east and south-facing.
- Gentle to steep slopes.
- Altitude between 280 m and 330 m.

The grapes used for this cuvée are organically grown.

Vinification and maturing

Once the grapes had been sorted and destemmed, the must was extracted by pneumatic pressing, then cooled and left to settle for 24-48 hours. The juice was then brought down to 18°C to start the alcoholic fermentation (which lasted 3 weeks) in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Part (40%) of the cuvée was then placed in barrels (15% new) for 8 months' ageing before final blending. Light filtration before bottling.

Vintage : 2001

The vintage in Burgundy was particularly difficult for winegrowers and winemakers due to the changing and unpredictable weather conditions. The high temperatures at the end of February gave the vines an early start, but the historic frost in April damaged the young shoots and considerably reduced the future harvest.

Frequent rainfall from May to mid-August required constant vigilance on the part of winegrowers to combat disease and protect the grapes. Fortunately, flowering went well and veraison benefited from the return of sunshine from mid-August. However, the vagaries of the weather led to the development of outbreaks of disease, which were contained thanks to the tireless efforts of the winegrowers.

To guarantee quality, the fruit had to be carefully sorted both in the vineyard and on arrival at the winery. This vintage demanded a great deal of technical skill and special attention during vinification, with meticulous care taken to extract colouring matter, balance structure and aromatic expression in the red wines, and freshness, acid balance and aromatic potential in the white wines.

BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS ORGANIC WINE 2001