BourgogneHautes-Côtes de Nuits

Grapes grown in the commune of Magny-lès-Villers, plots "Les Mailles", "La Flie", and "Sous le Mont" join together with grapes from the commune of Villers-la-Faye, plot "Les Chasserots", to produce the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits.

Area

2 ha

Altitude and exposure

Villers-la-Faye: 345 m, facing South / Southeast // Magny-lès-Villers: 340 m, facing South / Southeast

Soil

Dark brown chalky clay soil containing limestone cobbles

Grape variety

Pinot Noir, average age 50 years, Guyot trained

Density

10 000 vines / hectare on low trellising

Cultural method

Organic Culture

Harvested by hand and when ripe, the grapes are then sorted, 100% destemmed and placed in vats. The wines are cooled to around 10°C. Vatting lasts between 20 and 25 days. Each vintage is different and so is the thinking about winemaking. Our desire is to seek freshness, smoothness of the fruit and thickness of the wine. Punching down is favored as well as the notion of infusion. After racking, pressing and settling, the wine is barreled to undergo malolactic fermentation and begin aging for around 18 to 20 months in total. A single racking and no filtration before bottling.

Elevage

2/3 of the appellation in barrels with a maximum of 20% new barrels. 1/3 in sandstone vats. Then 4 to 6 months in bulk in stainless steel vats.

Production

Average 9300 bottles per annum

Format

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

Color

Brilliant ruby

Aromatic

Ripe forest fruits with a hint of chalkiness

Palate

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

Service temperature

15-16°C

Aeration

Open 5-10 minutes before tasting. Ideally, serve in Burgundy glasses.

Potential Guard

5 to 8 years

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with grilled or sautéed red meats, as well as duck. When young, also delightful with shellfish and red fleshed fish (mullet, tuna Atlantic Bonito).