Hautes-Côtes de Nuits "Le Clos du Prieuré"

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Always harvested after the harvest of the parcels located on the Côte, whereas it is usually necessary to wait 1 week to 10 days more for the vines located at this altitude.
This parcel produces supple and deep Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, with always a very beautiful maturity, favoured by its slope and its south-facing exposure.
The vintage
4208 bottles, 120 magnums have been produced for the vintage 2017.
Location
1,1 ha of vineyard planted in 1986 and located in the commune of Arcenant, 10km west of Nuits-Saint-Georges. This parcel is located at an altitude of 450 meters.
Terroir
The soil consists of white marl and limestone similar to that found in Corton Charlemagne.
Harvested after the plots located on the Côte, whereas it is usually necessary to wait 1 week to 10 days longer for the vines located at this altitude.
This parcel produces supple and deep Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, with always a very good maturity, favored by its steep slope (about 40%) and its southern exposure.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand and 100% destemmed.
3 weeks of fermentation with very light extraction.
30% of new oak barrels are used.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%

Advice

Tasting
The nose is quite rich and fleshy. On the palate we find notes of ripe and rich stone fruits, notably cooked plum and cherry juice. The tannins are intense but at the same time soft and fine.