Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits (Red) Cuvée K

Annual production 6 000 bottles
Grape Variety Pinot Noir
Soil Limestone and marly subsoil
Average Vine Age 40 years
Situation The vineyard is located on the side at the hill of Vergy which has a similar geology as the hill of Corton.

The grapes are hand-picked and 100% destemmed after sorting. Pre-fermentation maceration (12°C) for 3 days. Fermentation in temperature controlled vats with pumping-over and punching of the cap twice a day at the beginning.

Ageing Free-run wine and press wine are aged separately, in oak barrels (30% new oak). Complete malolactic fermentation. Bottling is made after a very light filtration, with a minimal amount of sulfites.

Color Purple red
Aromas Deep perfume of black fruits and hints of nutmeg.
Taste Well-balanced and fruity, with beautiful tannins and a good structure, this wine has a great ageing potential.
Food Matching Rabbit - lamb - duck - pork