Presentation of the appellation
Sparkling Bourgogne made its entrance into history in 1830 when it was lauded by the poet Alfred de Musset (1820-1857) in his “Secrètes pensées de Raphaël”. It was first made at the beginning of the 19th century. the AOC status granted in 1975 laid down strict conditions for its production on the basis of meticulously-applied traditional skills to achieve high-quality vinification.Tasting: round, complex
aperitif, tapenade, desertsPotential and cellaring advice: 2 to 5 years. Serving temperature: 8°C
Vineyard
- Surface: 1 ha
- Exposition: South East South West Altitude 350 metres
- Year of planting: 1990-1992
- Soil and subsoil: Plot of land in the commune of Saint-Aubin on a steep slope with very stony limestone soil
- Density of planting: 9 000 wines / ha
- Soil cultivation: Harrowing in the autumn / Light ploughing during the summer to clear flora from the vine row
Wine
- Vinification: Direct press, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tank
- Aging: 50% in oak barrel, 50% in stainless steel tanks for 10 months. Second fermentation (prise de mousse) since july 2021. Maturation on less for 40 month
- Production: 6300 bottles
Côte de Beaune 2020 (white)
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.
Whites from Côte de Beaune have had perfectly ripe grapes combined with an acidity that stood up to the hot weather has resulted in concentrated and superbly balanced wines. The nose evokes yellow and tropical fruit like mango, grapefruit, orange, and bergamot, and they offer impressive length in the mouth.