Bourgogne - Hautes-Côtes de Beaune (White)
La Côte de Beaune - Chardonnay
Régional
Durée de conservation
3 to 5 years
Température de service
12°C
Origine
In the village of Baubigny, the vines run parallel to the Côte de Beaune hillside, at an elevation of roughly 100 meters higher (between 400 and 450 metres). Climatic conditions here are favourable for growing wines, as the south-eastern exposure compensates for altitude-related influences.
The soil contains clays and limestone, with substantial iron and manganese; flat stones of an oolitic limestone composition are distinctly present and the ground slope reaches 20%.
The vines are all propped up by posts for greater sunlight exposure and grass is grown between the vine rows.
Vinification
After a slow pressing and cold settling, the must ferments in vats for several weeks. The wine then ages on its lees, 50% in barrels and 50% in vats, with a stirring of the lees (bâtonnage), up until the time of bottling.
Notes de dégustation
The strong personality of these wines is always attenuated by the smoothness of the Chardonnay varietal. Their build exudes both elegance and body.
Mets d'accompagnements
An ideal accompaniment to warm starters, fish and shellfish dishes poached or in cream sauce, cold cuts and fragrant cheeses.