Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune rouge Bignon 421 AOP 2023
The Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune rouge Bignon 421 2023 from Boris Champy impressively demonstrates the taste of fresh, elegant Pinot Noir from extreme, high-altitude Burgundian sites.
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Cool and complex with notes of cranberries, redcurrants, raspberries and sour cherries, underpinned by forest and undergrowth accents alongside nuances of tar and ash.
Palate
Surprisingly warm and charming on the palate with juicy red and dark fruit, fine freshness, a subtle salty pull and balanced, delicately grainy tannins.
Character
Lean, taut and mouth-watering, yet defined by a pleasant structure and vibrant elegance.
Pairing
Excellent with fine game fowl, medium-rare rack of lamb or braised veal cheeks.
Notes
Originates from Demeter-certified biodynamic farming on an extremely high-altitude plot at 421 metres, featuring red clay and calcareous marl.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Medium-dense purple-red.
Nose
The wine presents itself as focused and cool. Aromas of cranberries, redcurrants, raspberries and sour cherries meet a touch of tar, venison, subtle yeasty notes, undergrowth and a hint of ash.
Palate
On the palate, it reveals an accessible and charming character compared to the bouquet. Dense fruit encounters ripe red and dark berries, underpinned by noticeable drive and freshness. The tannins are slightly grainy and harmoniously structured.
Finish
A slender Pinot Noir with a pronounced persistence and a saline, mouth-watering finish.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes hail from the En Bignon plot in Bouze-lès-Beaune at 421 metres above sea level – one of the highest vineyard sites in Burgundy, which guarantees true freshness in times of global warming. The soil consists of red clay and calcareous marl. The growing area in the Hautes-Côtes is characterised by polyculture with stone walls, hedges and grazing sheep.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Pinot Noir from vines partially planted in the 1980s. Boris Champy worked with 60% whole bunches and gentle extraction. Maturation took place over twelve months in large oak foudres, with 15% new wood.
Special Features
As a pioneering estate – Burgundy’s oldest Demeter-certified winery, certified since 1984 – the domaine combines biodynamic viticulture with the climatic advantages of its high altitude. The grapes ripen here roughly a week later than on the Côte de Beaune, lending the wine its taut, cool race and elegance.
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