Domaine des Perdrix : Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2023 Domaine des Perdrix

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a bright golden-yellow hue, with subtle green highlights typical of young white wines from the region.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with notes of white and yellow fruits, underscored by touches of citrus and a delicate complexity of mineral spices.

Palate
The palate offers a fine balance between freshness and minerality. The natural acidity, brought by the altitude of the terroir, gives this wine a lovely tension, while also revealing a seductive fruity opulence.

Food and Wine Pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with a seafood platter, oysters or fresh crab. It also perfectly accompanies white fish with beurre blanc sauce, poultry with cream and mushrooms, as well as characterful cheeses such as Roquefort or goat cheese. For dessert, a lemon tart will beautifully enhance its freshness.

Service and Storage

For optimal enjoyment, this Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2023 should be served at a temperature between 13 and 14°C. Enjoyable in its youth, it can also be cellared and drunk until around 2027.

The Freshness and Minerality of a White Burgundy by Domaine des Perdrix

The Estate

Taken over in 1996 by the Devillard family, Domaine des Perdrix quickly established itself among the essential names in Burgundy. Located in Prémeaux-Prissey, at the heart of the prestigious Côte de Nuits, the estate spans 15 hectares. Now run by Amaury and Aurore Devillard, the estate stands out for its modern facilities and environmentally friendly viticulture. It is particularly renowned for owning almost the entirety of the Premier Cru "Aux Perdrix". Each cuvée authentically expresses the richness of these exceptional terroirs.

The Vineyard

This Burgundy wine comes from a small 0.45-hectare plot planted in 2009. The vineyard sits atop the Prémeaux-Prissey plateau, at an altitude ranging from 300 to 400 metres. Facing east, the vines thrive on clay-limestone soils where limestone predominates, giving the wine its distinctive tension and mineral signature. The harvest is carried out exclusively by hand to preserve the surrounding biodiversity.

The Vintage

The year 2023 began with a warm, dry winter, leading to a late budburst in early April that protected the vines from frost. Flowering was rapid and even. The summer saw a few localised storms, which helped maintain good vine health. The harvest period was marked by an extreme heatwave nearing 40°C, forcing the teams to pick very early in the morning. However, the altitude and exposure of the plateau helped protect the berries and ensure optimal ripening.

Winemaking and Aging

After careful sorting, the whole clusters destined for this Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2023 undergo gentle pneumatic pressing. The must then rests statically in the cold for 24 hours for natural clarification. The juice is transferred by gravity into traditional barrels, where both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in full. Aging continues in barrels with a balanced proportion of new oak, followed by light filtration prior to bottling.

Grape Variety

Chardonnay