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Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Domaine de la Roche aux loups
Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Domaine de la Roche aux loups
Location
This Hautes-Côtes de Beaune vineyard is located in the southern part of the Côte d’Or near the village of La Rochepot in the Côte de Beaune.
Soil
The vines are planted on slopes that face southeast in calcareous clay soil derived from Jurassic parent rock.
Grape variety
100 % Pinot Noir.
Vinification
Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled open vats (28/30°C) with regular punching of the cap followed by 8 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels.
Robe
Lovely ruby red in colour with garnet highlights.
Nose
Redolent of vegetal notes of blackcurrant and redcurrant blossoms underpinned by hints of spices.
Palate
Lovely substance with balanced tannic structure and a slight touch of oak on the finish.
Serve with
Try this wine with rustic dishes: beef Bourguignon, chitterling sausage cooked in Chablis, duck shepherd’s pie with herbes de Provence or a platter of cold cuts (pata negra ham, bresaola, Corsican salami). When it comes to cheese, pair this wine with an aged Cantal or a Tomme de Savoie.
Serve at
Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Cellaring potential
Enjoy within 3 years to best appreciate this wine’s freshness.
