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Domaine Philippe Gavignet, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, “Clos des Dames Huguettes”

Burgundy, France 2013 (750mL)
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Domaine Philippe Gavignet, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, “Clos des Dames Huguettes”


Domaine Philippe Gavignet is currently run by its fourth-generation vigneron and winemaker, Philippe Gavignet, along with his son, Benoit. Philippe has been part of the family business since 1979 but took the helm in 1992 when his father, Michael, retired. The estate is comprised of twelve hectares spread over thirteen different appellations. The Gavignet family farms the vineyards lutte raisonnée, which translates to “reasoned fight,” and entails enriching the biodiversity of the land while avoiding non-organic approaches unless an emergency arrives. 
 
Domaine Philippe Gavignet’s Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, “Clos des Dames Huguettes” is derived from a special Clos (surrounded by a small wall) perched on the high-slopes roughly west of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The vines, which boast 50+ years of age, coupled with the low-yielding 2013 vintage, translates to immense concentration for a Hautes-Côtes, but the true beauty is in the focused minerality and charmingly delicate perfume. The fruit is hand-harvested then macerated for 8-9 days and fermented for 18 days in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in barrels Gavignet previously used for his premier cru bottlings. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, and reveals a wine of unadulterated purity and beautiful concentration.
 
This wine exhibits a reflective ruby red core with slight pink and light garnet glints on the edge of the glass. The high-toned, floral nose reveals classic aromas of underripe strawberry, pomegranate and a touch of cranberry laced with roses, fresh herbs de Provence, grape stems, a touch of forest floor, tree bark and that exotic Pinot Noir perfume we all crave. The medium-bodied palate is strewn together with beautiful tension and freshness as well as an intense mineral edge that creates divine structure on the mid-palate. Flavors are reminiscent of the nose with additional notes of fresh purple plum, tart cherry and a touch of tea leaf, which evolves into a ridiculously pleasing finish. This wine is young now, but we enjoyed a bottle last week, and it was simply delicious. That said, the future is strong with this beauty and another 18-24 months will lend a softness and stunning expression of Burgundian Pinot. If you have the patience, this wine will inevitably reach its peak about 2020. I advise enjoying one bottle in its youth to enjoy its remarkable freshness. Decant for 45 minutes and serve in Burgundy stems at 60-65 degrees alongside food. Although we recommend this dish often, there is no better companion to young red Burgundy than the local classic, Boeuf Bourguignon. For a fantastic take, try Anthony Bourdain’s recipe. You will not be disappointed.
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Burgundy
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FranceBourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
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Clay and Limestone
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Sustainable
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Pinot Noir
Alcohol
14.0
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France

Bourgogne

Beaujolais

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Southwestern France

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Bordeaux surrounds two rivers, the Dordogne and Garonne, which intersect north of the city of Bordeaux to form the Gironde Estuary, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is at the 45th parallel (California’s Napa Valley is at the38th), with a mild, Atlantic-influenced climate enabling the maturation of late-ripening varieties.

Central France

Loire Valley

The Loire is France’s longest river (634 miles), originating in the southerly Cévennes Mountains, flowing north towards Paris, then curving westward and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Nantes. The Loire and its tributaries cover a huge swath of central France, with most of the wine appellations on an east-west stretch at47 degrees north (the same latitude as Burgundy).

Northeastern France

Alsace

Alsace, in Northeastern France, is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world, with vineyards running from the foothills of theVosges Mountains down to the Rhine River Valley below.

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