Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Sous Carrière

Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
Sous Carrière

Area: 0.40 ha

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Age of vines: 35 years

Localities and Terroirs: The white Hautes-Côtes de Beaune is planted on rugged terrain with fairly poor soil. The vines thrive on a soil of marl and limestone scree.

Vine-growing method: Integrated pest management. As the soil is not very fertile, we must regularly apply organic manure to restore the soil’s natural balance.

Harvest: Hand-picked into 20 kg perforated crates.

Yield: 45 hl/ha

Winemaking: Whole-bunch pressing, static settling and transfer to barrels for alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing: Depending on the vintage, between 40 and 80 per cent of the harvest is placed in barrels, using only barrels that have held one or two previous vintages to avoid excessive oak influence. Our Hautes Côtes wines are best enjoyed relatively soon, within 2 to 3 years.

Food and wine pairing: Pairs very well with parsley-crusted ham or Burgundy snails.