Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune La Perrière 2018

Domain converting to organic farming

Description

The domain

Located in Meloisey, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, the Denis Carré family estate covers more than 13 hectares and produces a dozen appellations in the Côte de Beaune and Hautes Côtes de Beaune. Committed to organic farming techniques since 2008, the estate is in the process of obtaining Organic Agriculture certification.

Thanks to their passion for the terroir and their love of a job well done, Denis, Bernadette, Gaëtane and Martial Carré produce delicious, perfectly balanced wines of great elegance and finesse, which are regularly cited and rewarded by the specialised press, and acclaimed by professionals and wine lovers alike.

Terroir and breeding

A short distance from the estate, in the commune of Meloisey, the vines that give birth to this excellent Pinot grow on a soil made of limestone scree with marl formations. The average yield is 50hl/hectare. The vineyard is worked according to organic farming techniques. Vinification: 13 days in thermo-regulated vats, then 10 months maturation in French oak barrels before bottling at the estate.

Tasting notes

The colour is a beautiful bright ruby. The nose is deliciously fruity, delicate, and evokes morello cherry and raspberry. The attack is fresh, with aromas of red fruits and a beautiful substance. The silky, well-melted tannins contribute to the very fine balance of the whole.

Both light and with its well asserted aromas, this excellent Hautes Côtes de Beaune will be a good companion for roasted meats, filet mignon, leg of lamb and gratins.