BOURGOGNE HAUTES-COTES DE BEAUNE 2023

Production area

”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.

Origins

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.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

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 and maturing

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.

Food and wine pairing

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.

Serving suggestions

10 to 13°C.

Ageing potential

Between 3 to 5 years.

Vintage : 2023

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.

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