The history of Labouré-Roi is closely linked to that of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of the iconic Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1832, Labouré-Roi is today one of the most respected names in Burgundy.

These historical roots in the heart of one of the most fragmented and exacting wine-producing regions in the world have shaped a philosophy focused on excellence and discovery. For nearly 200 years, Labouré-Roi has enabled wine lovers from all over the world to access the prestigious appellations of these legendary vineyards.

BOURGOGNE
HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS 2022

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2022   2023  

The Pinot Noir is the only grape variety of the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits appellation.

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 vinification is of traditional type. Harvest both by machine and/or by hand and then sorted. 2-3 days cold maceration at 8°-10°C to allow optimal extraction of flavourings, colouring matter and wine fat. Vatting then lasts about ten days with pumping and sweet punching down twice a day. Ageing continues in barrels (25% of which are new barrels) for 30% of the cuvée and in vats for the rest, over a period of 8 to 9 months during which the malolactic fermentation of the wine is entirely carried out. The two parts are then blended and prepared for bottling.

From November 2021 to January 2022, there was abundant rain, followed by cool months in February and March, which delayed budding and prevented frost. May was particularly warm, favouring good flowering, but June was marked by hot mornings and violent thunderstorms in the afternoon. In July, intense heat led to water stress, slowing down the ripening of the vines, depending on the plot.

Work in the vines influenced the results, with some plots producing an excellent vintage, while others suffered from dehydration. Most of the harvest began at the beginning of September, with beneficial rain falling at the end of the day or at night, allowing the grapes to offer a good balance between sugar content and acidity.

Harvesting finished in mid-September, with production close to normal despite variable volumes. The 2022 wines have notes of ripe fruit, while retaining their freshness.  They are generous and well-balanced.