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BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES
DE NUITS 2024

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DE NUITS

BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES
DE NUITS 2024

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Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: A beautiful, strong golden colour.

Nose: Very expressive, almost exuberant and very seductive, with woody notes and hints of vanilla. A trace of honey, white flowers and citrus notes.

Palate: Delicate, perfumed, well-balanced and round. Its meatiness and woodiness come from the time spent maturing in oak barrels.

Food and wine pairing

This nice white Burgundy wine will be perfect with white meats in a sauce, dishes with a touch of Far Eastern exoticism, meaty fish (such as tuna or salmon tartare), soft and/or goat cheeses, or simply as an aperitif.

Serving suggestions

Ideal served at 12°C (54 °F).

Ageing potential

This wine can be drunk now or laid down for around 3 to 5 years.

Origins

The Hautes-Côtes de Nuits vineyards are spread across the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, from Dijon to Corgoloin. It covers the well-exposed slopes of the hills overlooking the Côte at an average height of around 100 to 150 metres above sea level. The climate is ideal for growing vines, and the exposure of the vineyards compensates for the effects of altitude.

The appellation covers an area of 735 hectares, with 599 hectares of red and rosé wines and 136 hectares of white wines.

- Jurassic clay-limestone soils.
- South-east and south-facing.
- Gentle to steep slopes.
- Altitude between 280 m and 330 m.

Vinification and maturing

Once the grapes had been sorted and destemmed, the must was extracted by pneumatic pressing, then cooled and left to settle for 24-48 hours. The juice was then brought down to 18°C to start the alcoholic fermentation (which lasted 3 weeks) in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Part (40%) of the cuvée was then placed in barrels (15% new) for 8 months' ageing before final blending. Light filtration before bottling.

Vintage : 2024

The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.

Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.

The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.

Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.

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