Description
The change in winemaking techniques adopted by Domaine de Montmain works wonders for this ‘Le Haut du Village’ cuvée from the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. It’s a real treat for the palate, and this is evident from the very first glance: a luminous cherry-red colour with subtle ruby hues. The nose reveals fruity aromas of raspberry and wild strawberry, followed by subtle spicy notes on the finish. No overt ageing or overly pronounced structure. This lovely, savoury and smooth Pinot Noir will be a perfect match for chicken with mushrooms.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
The vines are trained using the ‘high and wide’ method (3 metres apart). This method, developed in the 1970s, has enabled the vines to adapt perfectly to their climatic environment. It is an innovation in Burgundy; it facilitates natural pest control. It is a highly sustainable and ecological approach: no penetrating or systemic products, no clones in the vines, no exogenous yeasts during vinification and, above all, no filtration.
The grapes are harvested by hand, with selection and sorting taking place both in the vineyard and in the winery. Vinification is carried out in the traditional manner, in open vats, at low temperatures for three to four weeks. The wines are then aged in oak barrels less than six years old, for a period ranging from 18 months for white wines to 30 months for red wines. They are fined with egg whites and are unfiltered.
What to eat with a Hautes Côtes de Nuits Le Haut du Village from Domaine de Montmain?
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
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- Grilled red meats
- Chicken with mushrooms
- Savoury/sweet dishes (tajines)
- Cheeses: mature Soumaintrain, Nuits d’Or, farmhouse Reblochon, Morbier
