Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Origin

Aged and bottled by Dufouleur Frères

Terroir

AOC Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits - 100% Pinot-Noir This appellation is a bit unusual, as it is considered to be a regional appellation even though there is a strict limit to the area. The vineyards are parallel to and west of those of the Côtes de Nuits, but higher up the slope - between 290 and 450 meters' altitude. At least 510 hectares (1,260 acres) are planted in Pinot Noir. The soil is identical to those lower down: a mixture of limestone and marne. Dufouleur Frères makes its selection from vineyards throughout the appellation to make a fresh and fruity wine, primarily intended for early drinking.

Wine Making

The wine is aged from 6 to 12 months in oak barrels, with the proportion of new oak varying from 30% to 100% following the analysis, tasting, and evaluation of each vintage. The aging is completed in stainless steel vats in order to return the lithe freshness indispensable to an early-drinking wine.

Tasting notes

2009 : Bright cherry red colour, with intense bouquet of red fruit and light smoky touch, lovely balanced between acidity and power, long and fresh after taste.
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