BourgogneHautes-Côtes de Beaune

The grapes producing the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune are grown on the "Les Vallerots" plot in the commune of Magny-lès-Villers.

Area

1,01 ha

Altitude

345 m

Exposition

Southeast facing

Soil

Silty clay and extensive deposits of limestone

Grape variety

70% Chardonnay (average age 55 years), Guyot trained // 30% Pinot Blanc (average age 55 years), Guyot trained

Density

10 000 vines / hectare on low trellising

Cultural method

Organic Culture.

Harvested by hand and at maturity, the grapes are then sorted and slowly pressed into whole bunches. The grape must is then cold-settled and sung so that the fermentations take place in barrels.

Elevage

50 to 70% in new 350L barrels only, 30 to 50% in sandstone vats over a period of 15 months followed by 6 months in vats. No fining, only one racking and light filtration before bottling.

Production

Average 4 000 bottles per annum

Format

75cl bottles. For larger sizes contact the Domaine at the beginning of the year.

Color

Bright, clear gold

Aromatic

Hint of nuts, with notes of bee's wax after several years in bottle

Palate

Round, fulsome and generous on the middle palate, with weight and attractive mouth-feel. Ripeness and fine acidity on the finish.

Service temperature

10°C

Aeration

For best tasting results serve in Burgundy glasses.

Potential Guard

10 years

Food and wine pairing

Delicious with vegetable starters, summer salads and raw fish carpaccio.