BOURGOGNE HAUTES-COTES DE BEAUNE 2023

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”Hautes-Côtes” refers to a regional appellation that is grown in 48 villages in Burgundy. The Hautes-Côtes region runs behind and parallel to Burgundy’s “Côte des Grands Crus” at high altitudes (300 to 400 m as opposed to 250 to 350 m), which gives it its name “Hautes” meaning “high”. The Hautes-Côtes de Beaune cover a surface area of 800 hectares, of which 112 are planted with white grapes.

Located west of and parallel to the Côte de Beaune, the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune are made up of higher hills, interspersed with faults, resulting in a diverse landscapes and agricultural activities. The vineyards are often found at the end of logging roads where a few rows of vines planted on a hillside between the woods and meadows seek out the sun. What also makes the Hautes-Côtes unique is the original way in which the vines are grown – high and wide – making them less sensitive to frost than low-trained vines.

100% Chardonnay

COLOUR: Elegant gold with green tints.
NOSE: Fresh, pure perfumes of white fruits (pear, peach) and white flowers (linden).
PALATE: A pleasant and lively wine with a floral attack on white fruits and almonds flavours with delicate woody notes.

Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the wine's freshness and the fruity, floral aromas of Chardonnay. Part of the cuvée (around 25%) is aged in oak barrels (25% of which are new) on fine lees, without stirring, for 6 months. After racking and blending in stainless steel tanks, a light fining and gentle filtration are carried out before bottling.

Its youth and vivacity go well with snails. It will enhance simple foods such as delicate fish dishes or stir-fries. When a little older, its increased roundness and density will bring out the best from richer dishes such as fish in sauce or crustaceans. Cheeses : Bleu de Bresse, goat cheeses, and cheeses of the Gruyère family.

10 to 13°C.

Between 3 to 5 years.

The 2023 vintage has been disrupted by a capricious wather all along the year. Despite a warm winter, an unstable spring, and a summer marked by heat pics, cool weather and stormy showers, this vintage offered Burgundy an abundant and gourmet harvest as well as fruity and expressive wines.