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    Domaine des Riottes Ladoix 1er Cru "Hautes Mourottes"

    2018
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    History

    The Domaine des Riottes in Meursault, which owns four hectares of vines, offers a lovely range of Côte de Beaune wines.

    Ladoix 1er Cru "Hautes Mourottes"

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    In the northwest of the Côte de Beaune, the vineyard overlooks the picturesque village of Ladoix-Serrigny. Located on the heights of the Corton hill, the Climat « Les Hautes Mourottes » is on the edge of the Grands Crus of Corton.

    Soil

    Rocky and reddish limestone and enough marl to make it ideal for white wines.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. The alcoholic fermentation is carried in stainless steel vats.

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    Ladoix 1er Cru "Hautes Mourottes"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    A light golden yellow in colour.

    Nose

    Beautiful expression of terroir with a minerality that characterises the hillside of Ladoix with its notes of chalk and warm stone.

    Palate

    On the palate fine woody notes bring the richness on the finish.

    Recommendations

    Marries perfectly with tender meat, such as poultry in a beautiful creamy sauce.

    Serving

    11-12°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 6 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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