Hautes Cotes de Beaune Bourgogne 2023, Domaine du Prieure

Description

Hautes Cotes de Beaune Bourgogne 2023, Domaine du Prieure

Region : Hautes Cotes de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape : Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:  This wine extols the virtues of this tricky grape variety, with a purity of fruit and a captivating perfume of summer berries whilst finishing to a soft silkiness.

Food Pairing: Perfect with cold meats or when accompanied to roasted lamb, chicken or duck.

These vineyards are located on the east facing wooded slopes above the famous villages of Pommard, Volnay and Meursault. Many of the top domaines in Burgundy have vineyards located here to blend for everyday `red burgundy` but in the hands of specialist growers there are some outstanding wines being crafted. Predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, these pretty vineyards on iron rich soils, have much of the same flattering character and elegance of the grander village wines grown on the slopes below. Generally aged for a shorter time in barrel, this makes them more approachable and easier drinking when young.

Found in the heart of the Cote de Beaune, the picturesque village of Savigny-les-Beaune has for a long time earned its good name. It was here that the monks of Citeaux, the founders of the Burgundian vineyard system, became substantial property owners. In order to administer their vineyards they established a priory in the 16th century, hence the name. Today the 31 hectare domaine is owned by Jean-Michel Maurice, the mayor of Savigny, along with his son Stephen, who uses his international experience as winemaker.

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75cl

12.5% abv

Vegetarian / Vegan / In-Conversion Organic