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.

CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES 2023

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2023  

100% Pinot Noir.

Colour: Dark ruby .

Nose: Red and black fruit, liquorice and vegetal aromas (undergrowth, mushroom).

Palate: Complex, this is a supple, fairly full-bodied wine. Ripe fruit and gamey aromas develop with age.

This wine will be a great companion to eggs or red meat with a Bourgogne Pinot Noir sauce, grilled lamb cutlets, donkey sausage, beef roast, poultry gizzards in salad or a good camembert cheese.

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

This wine can be enjoyed now, but can be kept for 5 to 10 years.

The village appellation is divided into two parts: to the north, covering Fixin and Brochon, and to the south, encompassing Premeaux-Prissey, Comblanchien and Corgoloin, the latter marking the boundary between the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune vineyards. The total surface area is 165 hectares (only 10 hectares devoted to white wines). The hillsides of Comblanchien and Corgoloin are composed of hard Bathonian limestone, forming gentle slopes with brown soils poor in limestone at the top. Scree deposits create stony slopes which continue with brown soils overlying silts at the base. The terroirs of Fixin and Brochon, on the other hand, are underlain by reddish-brown piedmont soils mixed with limestone debris.

The grapes are collected in small ventilated crates, then painstakingly sorted at a table. Next, the grapes are entirely destemmed but not crushed (they remain whole) and transferred by gravity into a wooden vat. Maceration lasts around 3 weeks, with more-or-less frequent cap punching. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels (20% new oak). Lastly, the wine is bottled with very light filtration.

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.