VARIETALThe Pinot Noir is the only grape variety for the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune red wine. It was imposed by Philippe the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, by decree in 1395.
- Density: 6,400 to 10,000 feet/hectare.
- Pruning: Guyot.
- Harvest: Manual.
- Yields: 54hl/hectare (high vines).
- and 60 hl/ha (low vines) in standard year.
TASTING NOTESThe red wines from the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune are characterized by their strawberry red color and fruity aromas.
They reveal all the softness and flavor of the Pinot Noir grape variety from Burgundy.
The strong oaky notes from new barrels are nicely blended with the ones from older barrels, which creates a perfectly structured and complexity.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGIdeal served with a plate of grilled meats, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, and French Camembert or Burgundian Cîteaux cheese.
SERVING SUGGESTIONSServe at a temperature of about 15 °C. (59°F).
AGEING POTENTIALAgeing potential: 2 to 4 years.
ORIGINAs their name suggests, these vineyards lie on higher elevations, to the west of the Côte de Beaune; they spread across 926 acres in Côte d'Or and 370 acres in the Saône-et-Loire region, at altitudes ranging from 340 to 450 meters above sea level.
The vines of this appellation are located on the edge of the plateau dominating the Côte de Beaune. It is a relatively recent vineyard, the vines having been replanted only in 1970.
- Clay-limestone soil. Some marl formations, slopes covered with limestone scree.
- South-eastern exposure.
- Steep incline.
- Altitudes between 280 and 450 meters.
