A great lover of Burgundy, Jean-Luc AEGERTER acquired a small wine house in Nuits-Saint-Georges in 1988, with the ambition of participating in the revelation of the great terroirs of Burgundy.
In 1994, he bought the first vines of the Domaine, 1,17ha in one piece on the climat "Les Plateaux" in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
Through hard work, determination and passion, Jean-Luc and his son Paul, have built a Domain anchored in the mythical lands of Burgundy and radiating throughout the world.
Today, Paul AEGERTER is the sole manager of the family estate, and he vinifies and raises nearly 50 hectares of which 14 hectares are owned, covering most of the Burgundian appellations.
Domain Wines / Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits "Les Dames Huguettes"
Terroir
Appellation: Regional appellation, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits can be produced in 19 communes of Hautes-Côtes. The vines are planted between 300 and 400 meters above sea level.
Did you know ?
A locality overlooking Nuits-Saint-Georges, legend has it that these plots are a tribute to Huguette, one of the 3 Dames de Nuits. Did they really exist? Or are they fairies called Dames en Côte d´Or?Soil: Argilo-calcaire
Varietals
100% Pinot Noir
Vinification
Harvest: The grapes are cut and sorted by hand.
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and then placed between 2 and 4 days in stainless steel vats for pre-fermentation maceration. The vinification is done in vats
Ageing: Ageing takes place in oak barrels, 50% of which are new for 8 to 12 months.
Tasting notes
A robe with garnet nuances and slightly ruby pink reflections. On the nose, a gourmet aromatic palette emerges, a real basket of red and black fruits. Delicate floral notes accompanied by white pepper bring it a touch of character. In the mouth it is round, supple, a slight freshness brings a remarkable balance, a finish with sustained but fine tannins.
Food pairing
Try gourmet dishes like a pretty Bigorre pork chop with a slightly peppery full-bodied juice or a nice pink duck aiguillette and a full-bodied juice with a few raspberries.
Aeging and Service Temperature
Service temperature: between 14°C et 16°C
Ageing potential: To drink over the next 4 years.
Awards
2016: 16,5/20 - Jancis Robinson
2016 : 89 pts - Wine Enthusiast