Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits is a marriage of grapes from two communes: Magny-lès-Villers plot "Le Perchy" and Villers-la-Faye plots "Sous le Mont" and "La Flie".

Area

1.22 ha

Altitude and exposure

La Flie: 330 m, South facing // Sous Le Mont: 355 m, East facing // Le Perchy: 340 m, South facing

Soil

Silty clay with plenty of limestone.

Grape variety

71% Chardonnay, average age 45 years, Guyot trained // 29% Pinot Blanc, average age 65 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 5000 bottles per annum

Format

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

Color

Bright, clear, gold

Aromatic

White flesh fruits, lychees and white flowers

Palate

Full, round and generous with a good weight and a smooth ripe structure. The fresh aromas carry through to the finish.

Service temperature

10°C

Aeration

Ideally serve in Burgundy glasses.

Potential Guard

10 years

Food and wine pairing

Delicious with starters, terrine, pâté, as well as raw fish or shellfish. An older wine will accompany very well a foie gras, white fish dish or cheeses.