Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits is a regional appellation of the Hautes-Côtes vineyards in Côte-d'Or, officially created in 1961. The appellation covers 16 communes of the Hautes-Côtes in the Côte-d'Or, as well as the heights of 4 communes of the Côte de Nuits. The dividing line between the Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune vineyards runs through Magny-Iès-Villiers.

In red, Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits crimson or dark ruby wines, made from Pinot Noir grapes, are often characterized by raspberry, cherry, licorice and sometimes violet aromas. They are characterized by a frank, firm flavor, pleasantly ripe tannins and body, but without excess. Pinot noir produces a very small rosé wine: Bourgogne rosé (or Bourgogne Clairet) Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits. Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits white wines, made from Chardonnay and, more rarely, Pinot blanc or gris, range in color from white gold to pale gold, or even yellow gold for barrel-aged wines. Hawthorn and honeysuckle mingle with apple, lemon, white nettle and hazelnut. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, solid and well-balanced, with a slightly dashing side that's easy to notice. The latter will help it age well. Enthusiasts will appreciate wines from Domaine Méo-Camuzet, Domaine Faiveley, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Antonin Guyon.