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Domaine du Prieure Hautes Cotes de Beaune

2022

Soft Pinot noir full of summer berries and perfumed undertones.

From the village of Savigny in the Côte de Beaune, Jean Michel Maurice takes pride in preserving the subtle influence of the terroir and pure essence of Pinot from the surrounding vignoble. This Pinot Noir is from the higher slopes above Savigny, extols the virtues of this tricky grape variety, with a purity of fruit and a captivating perfume of summer berries whilst finishing to a soft silkiness.

Found in the heart of the Cote de Beaune, the picturesque village of Savigny-les-Beaune has for a long time earned its good name. It was here that the monks of Citeaux, the founders of the Burgundian vineyard system, became substantial property owners. In order to administer their vineyards they established a priory in the 16th century, hence the name. Today the domaine is owned by Jean-Michel Maurice, the mayor of Savigny, along with his son Stephen, who uses his international experience as winemaker.

These vineyards are located on the east facing wooded slopes above the famous villages of Pommard, Volnay and Meursault. Many of the top domains in Burgundy have vineyards located here to blend for everyday `red burgundy` but in the hands of specialist growers there are some outstanding wines being crafted. Predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, these pretty vineyards on iron rich soils, have much of the same flattering character and elegance of the grander village wines grown on the slopes below. Generally aged for a shorter time in barrel, this makes them more approachable and easier drinking when young.

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Wine Type	Red wine
Closure	Natural Cork
Alc. Vol	12.5
Region	Burgundy
Country	France
Grape Varietal	Pinot Noir
Food Pairings	Lamb, Duck

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Burgundy

Probably the most iconic wine region in the world, the easiest way to get to grips with Burgundy is to understand that there are only two grape varieties to remember: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aligoté, Pinot Gris, Gamay, and Sauvignon Blanc also play their part, but the primary focus of Burgundy’s production is Pinot Noir for Bourgogne Rouge and Chardonnay for Bourgogne Blanc.

Located in the east-central part of France, Burgundy has 5 primary wine growing areas:

Chablis – Famous for lean, unoaked Chardonnay.
Côte de Nuits – Prime Pinot territory. The Grand Cru vineyards form a patchwork on the eastern slopes facing the valley of the Saône River, starting at the village of Gevery Chambertin, past Morey St-Denis and south to Vougeot and Vosne Romanée.
Côte de Beaune – Rich Chardonnays aplenty. Grand Crus include Corton, Corton Charlemagne and Montrachet, whilst Village and Premier Crus include Chassagne-Montratchet, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.
Côte Chalonnaise – Value Pinot Noir, floral Aligoté and Sparkling Crémant.
Mâconnais – Great value and well-structured Chardonnays.

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available.

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.