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| Author: | meljones [ Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Blason de Bourgogne 2009 Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 10.99 |
100% Pinot Noir from the Cave des Hautes Côtes who are responsible for 15% of the total production of this appellation. Vines are hightrained and grown on chalky-clay soils with marl content. They are 20+ years old and were harvested by machine with a yield of 48hl/ha. 2009 was an early vintage with ideal temperate conditions. The grapes enjoyed a pre-ferment cold maceration and were then vinified with selected yeast in stainless steel vats at a maximum temperature of 30°C with regular pumpovers. 30% of the bend underwent an inoculated malo in tank and maturation on lees took place in a mixture of tank and French oak barrels for 10 - 12 months. Winemaker Sébastien Sauvageot. Alc 12.8%, TA 5.0g/l, pH 3.29, RS 1.33g/l. Special Offer: Save 20%, £10.99 - £8.79 from 09/11/11 to 06/12/11. Waitrose Wine Direct and 209 branches. Very pale. A woody nose. Not a fruity wine, but lovely balance and elegance. Tasted at WR 06/10/11 |
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