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    Moillard Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

    2018
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    History

    Maison Moillard is an institution in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Our House has unique know-how in the art of making and maturing Burgundy wines and Crémants and offers a fine selection of appellations throughout Burgundy, from Chablis to Mâcon and up to in Beaujolais.

    Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    The Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits overlooks the Côte de Nuits to the west of the woods of Corton above Gevrey-Chambertin. The vineyards are located between 300 and 400 meters above sea level.

    Soil

    The soil consists of limestone containing some marl and clay.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation maceration around 8 ° C. Pigeages and pumping over to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation maceration at 25 ° C. Ageing between 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. A part of the wine is aged in oak barrels 20% of new oak barrels.

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    Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Ruby red.

    Nose

    Aromas of fresh red fruit (raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant) but also hints of liquorice and roasted coffee.

    Palate

    On the palate, the tannins are round, with body and a firm and precise structure. A little acidity brings freshness and finesse on the finish and supports the aromatic intensity.

    Recommendations

    Round wine, ideal for white meats such as rabbit but also lamb and duck, and grilled meats. Surprising good with sweet and sour or slightly spicy dishes (duck with orange...). Cheeses moderately strong : Camembert, Saint Paulin, Morbier, Reblochon...

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 3 years.

    2018

    VERY GOOD YEAR. GREAT, GOOD QUALITY HARVEST A VINTAGE FOR LAYING DOWN

    The winter was marked by swings in temperature. January was mild but wet, February very cool and drier while in March temperatures were normal before becoming cooler! There was also a notable lack of sunshine which had no significant consequences.
    The beginning of spring was fairly mild and dry, with a few spring frosts. It was then relatively warm and dry, with a few hailstorms that did little damage.
    The summer was hot and dry, more so than normal, causing damage in July in the Mâconnais, on the Côte de Nuits and the Hautes Côtes. A brief heatwave followed in August.
    The beginning of autumn was mild and the start of September was dry.


    2018 was one of the hottest years on record. The 2018 vintage is characterised by its earliness, its volume and very good grape quality.

    Bud break: mid-bud break stage between 16 and 18 April
    Flowering: mid-flowering stage reached between 29 May and 3 June
    Veraison: initial observations from 10 July

    Start of the grape harvest at the end of August and spread over almost a month due to unusual weather conditions.

    White wines: incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose, very good expression of the terroir, freshness and minerality, balanced
    Red wines: intense ruby colour, structured and powerful, good concentration of fruit. Wine with aromas of red berries giving a perfect balance.

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