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COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS 2024

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2023 2024

Varietal

100% Gamay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Deep garnet-red with purplish highlights.

Nose: Intense, with aromas of very ripe red fruit and black fruit such as burlat, raspberry, blackcurrant and bilberry, combined with a hint of roasting and spice.

Palate: Fleshy, fruity and spicy on the palate. The tannins are present, yet mellow and complex.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with a plate of charcuterie, pasta, couscous, beef stew, grilled or roasted meats, and cheese such as the French Camembert and Brie.

Serving suggestions

Ideally served at 15-16°C. (59-61°F.) as an aperitif or at 17-18°C. (62-64°F.) with food.

Ageing potential

Ready to drink now, can be kept 2-3 years.

Origins

The Coteaux Bourguignons appellation area merges with that of the Burgundy appellation. It covers around 300 hectares and 384 communes, stretching from the Chablis and Auxerrois regions in the north to the Mâconnais region in the south, via the Côte d'Or and Côte Chalonnaise.

The Coteaux Bourguignons appellation exists for red, white and rosé wines. The special feature of this appellation is that it can be produced from a blend of grape varieties. Our grapes come from the Côte de la Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and the north of the Mâconnais.

- Terroirs made up of clay and marl with hints of granite.
- Hilly terrain.
- South-east and south-facing.
- Altitude: 250 to 600 metres.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were completely destemmed. Maceration and fermentation under controlled temperature with punching of the cap twice a day. Two weeks in fermentation vats at an average temperature of 25-28°C. After pressing, the temperatures were lowered and the wine transferred to stainless steel vats to retain as much of the fruit flavour as possible. Malolactic fermentation took place at 100% to allow the wine to soften.

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.