This 20 hectare family estate is managed by Arnaud Machard de Gramont and his two sons Alban and Alexis. The cellars are located in Prissey, a neighbouring hamlet of Nuits-St-Georges. These cellars were built in the XIXth century. The 20 hectares of vineyards cover an impressive range of appellations spanning 50 kilometres, from Chenôve (south of Dijon) to Puligny-Montrachet (South of Beaune).
The family owns small parcels in several different appellations and manages to seduce the individual characteristics from each one. This estate now uses a blend of American and French oak, developing a unique style in the appellation of Nuits-St-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin and Pommard.
The Hautes-Côtes de Beaune is produced from south facing vineyards situated just outside the boundary with Pommard. Three parcels, the oldest of which are planted with 70 year old vines, are very well positioned and enjoy all day sunshine. The top soil here is very thin, and the average age of the vines is around 40 years old. Alban adds 4% Pinot Beurot (an ancient Burgundian grape similar to Pinot Gris) to the wine to enhance the aromatics.
The grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and fermentation started almost. Aged in 33% new oak.
This wine is a very pretty and charming wine, with seductive sweet red fruits and an almost joyful expression and character. A nice touch of minerality and green sappiness that cuts through the lush sweet fruit. Very approachable already.
