Grape variety
Tasting notes
Colour: Elegant ruby red.
Nose: A red fruits bouquet enhanced by delicate spicy notes.
Palate: Delicate and perfumed in the mouth, it is an ample and well-balanced wine showing a good aptitude for ageing.
Wine and food pairing
Will be perfect paired with grilled or roast red meats, game birds and cheeses, provided that these are not too strong.
Serving temperature
Serve ideally between 15° and 16°C. (59-61 °F.).
Ageing potential
Drink now or keep in the cellars for 3 to 5 years in good storage conditions.
Origin
A regional appellation used in conjunction with the word Hautes-Côtes, harvested in 48 communes within the Bourgogne appellation.
The Hautes-Côtes lie behind the slopes on which Burgundy's Grands Crus, at a higher altitude (300-400m compared to 250-350m), hence the name "Hautes-Côtes" or "high slopes".
The Hautes-Côtes de Nuits appellation covers 570 hectares with 470 hectares producing red wines.
Vinification and maturing
Vinification in thermoregulated tanks, 20 days of fermentation. Punching twice a day during 10 days.
The free run and the pressed juices are blended together and the wine is then placed into oak barrels (including 15% new Oak), for an 8 months ageing period.
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.