Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Dames Huguettes 2022
Some vineyards have the power to attract by their appearance alone, and it is evident that the Hautes-Côtes fall into this category…
Origin
This appellation is unique as it is considered to be a regional appellation although it is limited to a restricted area. The vineyards run parallel to those of the Côte de Nuits (to the west), but are higher in altitude (between 290 and 450 metres). Over 510 ha are planted with the Pinot Noir grape. The soil resembles that of the Côte de Nuits (limestone and marl).
“Les Dames Huguettes” is without a doubt one of the best terroirs in the Hautes-Côtes as it is located just a few hundred metres from the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: lean, very calcareous and marly.
Orientation: South/South-East
Surface area under vine: 2.0989 ha
Pruning: high and low vine with Guyot system
Yield: 47 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 43 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 14 & 18 September 2022.
The grapes were sorted a first time in the vineyard and a second time on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes are 50% de-stemmed but not crushed (they are left whole) and are gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration lasted 14 days including 3 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used).
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 11 months with no racking using a proportion of 33% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity in September 2023, light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 12,910.
Vintage
Abundance and excellence!
Despite the drought, we saw consistent volumes combined with quality. Almost no sorting was required as the grapes were superb. The winemaking process went smoothly. Perfect conditions offering the potential for some very fine wines.
Ageing potential: from 5 to 7 years.
Tasting notes
With its brilliant deep red color and violet highlights, this wine reveals aromas of fresh strawberries, dried flowers and mineral notes. On the palate, it's a warm, gourmet wine with spicy flavors and an invigorating finish.
