”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 802,57 hectares, of which 663,58 are planted with red 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% Pinot Noir
COLOUR : Brillant, light ruby red.
NOSE : Elegant, scents of alcohol-preserved fruits, cherries and sloe berries.
PALATE : Well-structured with predominant cherry flavours. Fleshy and firm, this wine shows good acidity with some hints of rhubarb.
In thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks followed by 8 months of barrel ageing with a proportion of 15% new oak.
The ideal accompaniment to grilled or roasted red meats, feathered game, as well as to all but the strongest of cheeses.
15 to 16°C
4 to 7 years