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Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
L'Empreinte
Produced in the village of Nantoux, Bernard Germain's home village and the founding location of the estate in 1955. This cuvée is a tribute to the man who left his mark on this family vineyard. The land remembers.
Appellation
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
Region
Côte de Beaune
Type
Still Dry Red Wine
Soil
Clay-limestone
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir 100 %
Harvest
By Hand
Ageing
Barrels (15 % new oak) · 12 months then 6 months in stainless steel
Cellaring
2 to 8 years
Tasting
Colour
Garnet red with vivid red highlights.
Nose
Blackcurrant, cherry, strawberry, liquorice, with hints of bilberry and pepper.
Palate
Fresh, marked by a fine minerality. Crunchy tannins and a beautiful fruity volume.
Serving
Temperature
14–16 °C
Food Pairings
Rillettes, warm pâté en croûte. Poultry in sauce, coq au vin, œufs en meurette, lamb cutlets, pork ribs with lentils.