BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE LES DEMOISELLES

BOURGOGNE
HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE
LES DEMOISELLES 2024

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2023 2024

Varietal

100 % Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Elegant gold with green tints.

Nose: Fresh, pure perfumes of white fruits (pear, peach) and white flowers (linden).

Palate: A pleasant and lively wine with a floral attack on white fruits and almonds flavours with delicate woody notes.

Food and wine pairing

White Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune is the perfect choice for aperitifs. During a meal, try with an hors d'oeuvre of cold cuts or fish.

Serving suggestions

Serving temperature between 13 and 14°C. (55°-57F.).

Ageing potential

Already pleasant to drink, it can be kept in the cellar for 3 to 5 years.

Origins

Situated to the west of and parallel to the Côte de Beaune, the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune are higher hills, interspersed with faults, giving great variety to the crops and landscapes. What makes the Hautes-Côtes so special is the original way in which the vines are grown: high, wide vines that are less susceptible to frost than low vines.

The appellation covers 22 communes in Côte-d'Or and 7 communes in Saône-et-Loire. It covers an area of 835 hectares, with 669 hectares of red and rosé wines and 166 hectares of white wines.

Clay-limestone soils, marl and limestone scree on slopes / South-east exposure / Steep slopes / Altitude between 280 and 450 metres.

The hamlet "Les Demoiselles" is located in the commune of Change, in the Côte-d'Or department, near Nolay.

Vinification and maturing

After harvesting by hand, the grapes are sorted, destemmed and slowly pressed using a pneumatic press. The must is cold settled for 24 to 48 hours, retaining the fine lees to add body. Alcoholic fermentation begins at 18°C in oak barrels for around three weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing continues for 8 to 10 months with regular stirring, giving the wine richness, smoothness and aromatic balance.

Vintage : 2024

The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.

Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.

The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.

Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.

BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE LES DEMOISELLES 2024