Bourgogne Côte d'Or "Pressonnier" 2020

Presentation of the appellation

The Burgundy Côte d'Or vineyard is 65 kilometres long and one to two kilometres wide, stretching from Dijon to the Maranges. Geographically, the Côte d'Or includes the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard is on land made up of ancient alluvial deposits: scree and clayey colluvium, clayey alluvium and gravel at the end of the valleys

Tasting: Lively and distinguished

Skewers of duck à l'orange
Potential and cellaring advice: 2 to 5 years. Serving temperature: 16°C

Vineyard

• Surface: 1,22 ha
• Exposition: East
• Year of planting: 1978
• Soil and subsoil: Plot at the bottom of the Gevrey-Chambertin hillside on clay soil 
• Density of planting: 10 000 vines / ha
• Soil cultivation: Spontaneous grassing / mowing 

Wine

• Harvest date: 03/09/20
• Vinification: 5 to 7 days of cold pre-fermentation and two weeks of maceration with pumping over twice a day
• Aging: 14 months, 15% new barrels
• Production: 9000 bottles

Côte de Nuits 2020 (red)

2020 will remain in the memory for many reasons. Not only was it the year of lockdowns and pandemic; it was also a unique and very satisfactory vintage in Bourgogne. This vintage was an historically early one, from budburst right through to harvest. The hot and sunny weather also ensured the grapes were bursting with health on the vines. Even more surprisingly, tasting has confirmed that despite the high temperatures and almost constant drought conditions, in addition to their rich aromas, the wines are also revealing a freshness that is as unexpected as it is remarkable.

The colors are deep red, the uncommonly intense nose is marked by richly fruity notes. Black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, cocoa, and licorice mingle with delicate scents of rose, peony, violet and sweet spice. On the tongue, they demonstrate impressive concentration whilst remaining extremely smooth. With great body and a magnificent tannic structure, these wines are promised a dazzling future.