Nestled on the airy plateau of the Hautes-Côtes, the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022 "Les Dames Huguettes" from Albert Bichot reveals the poetry of a hillside Pinot Noir, tightened by altitude and caressed by a clay-limestone terroir. Sourced from a parcel selection above Nuits-Saint-Georges, this wine captures the energy of the 2022 vintage and renders it in a precise score, where the freshness of the site combines with an inviting texture. Under the sign of balance, it celebrates the fruit’s generosity without sacrificing finesse, unfolding a bouquet of rose and violet, whispering strawberry and raspberry, then sliding towards blackcurrant and a mentholate touch. On the palate, the silky grain, supple structure and chiselled finish open a bright tasting space. A cuvée for lovers of accurate expression, seeking a Burgundy red that dialogues with the table and elevates the moment.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from Pinot Noir grown in the Les Dames Huguettes climat, on a clay-limestone plateau perched around 300 to 400 metres, this wine benefits from attentive viticulture under sustainable practices. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to preserve the fruit’s brightness and the grape’s floral filigree. A maceration of about 15 days gently extracts colour and tannins, favouring grape maturity and aromatic clarity. Ageing, carried out over 12 to 14 months, combines roughly 40% oak barrels for complexity and breathing, with 60% vats to retain poise and freshness. This alchemy gives the wine a silky texture, harmonious structure and a spicy length, without ever masking the terroir’s signature.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour: bright and clear, suggesting precise structure, crossed by luminous highlights that herald finesse and aromatic transparency.
• Nose: an expressive palette of strawberry and raspberry, underlined by blackcurrant, a floral thread of rose and violet, followed by a mineral breath and a menthol edge that extends the bouquet.
• Palate: juicy entry, supple, velvety tannins, a broad mid-palate with notes of crisp fruit. The finish stretches with precise freshness, candied fruit nuances and a perfectly integrated vanilla touch.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve lightly chilled in wide glasses that let the bouquet breathe and reveal the floral nuances. A gentle decant or brief aeration before serving encourages the fruit to open and polishes the texture while preserving the mineral drive. Store bottles quietly, away from light, to protect aromatic integrity and the suppleness of the tannins. This Hautes-Côtes de Nuits expresses its balance gracefully now, and will gain complexity over a few years depending on cellar conditions.

Food pairings

• Meats: grilled rib steak, pink-seared duck breast, shredded veal or roasted poultry that respond to the wine’s velvety texture.
• Charcuterie and terrines: duck terrine, country pâtés, fine rillettes, a savoury dialogue with the fruit’s freshness.
• Sauced dishes: light stew, root-vegetable casserole, herb-reduced jus that complement the spicy thread and aromatic depth.
• Cheeses: aged tomme, creamy-centred brie, young comté that let the wine retain its precision without being overwhelmed.
• Market cooking: mushroom pie, delicately seasoned beef tartare, herb risotto.

Tasting occasions

The Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022 Les Dames Huguettes is the ideal companion for a table that celebrates nuance, conversation and the accuracy of flavour. It seduces as a generous aperitif, accompanies the house signature dish, and sits discreetly at dinners that aim to combine simplicity with refinement. Its balanced style makes it a Burgundy red to share, to give, or to reserve for those suspended moments when the art of living takes centre stage.

• For a seasonal meal featuring grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
• At a dinner among enthusiasts who appreciate precise Pinots and hillside freshness.
• As a delicate gift for a Burgundy lover who values the pure expression of terroir.

Details

• Name: Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022 "Les Dames Huguettes" Albert Bichot
• Appellation: Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits AOP
• Type: Red wine, Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape: Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol: 13%
• Volume: 75 cl
• Vinification: temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, maceration of about 15 days
• Ageing: 12 to 14 months, 40% oak barrels, 60% vats
• Terroir: Les Dames Huguettes climat, high-altitude clay-limestone plateau, sustainable viticulture