Supple and spicy with oodles and oodles of juice, this perfect specimen of a Hautes-Côtes makes us wonder what other secrets are hidden in the hills above the Côte de Beaune. A blend of two separate plots (one with very old vines), the wine captures the essence and soul of Burgundian Pinot Noir in both its aromas and flavor. Violets and baking spices and a hint of forest floor on the nose; the mouth is awash with red cherries and blackberries.
Discover the Hautes-Côtes in Burgundy
7.20.2011
Some of the most popular real estate in the Côte d'Or are vineyards in
the Hautes-Côtes—not only are top winemakers seeking out these
high-altitude vineyards but also savvy buyers know that Hautes-Côtes
wines offer some of better Burgundy values today for their knockout
quality.
Our Hautes-Côtes selections do what may seem the impossible for
Burgundy—combine the classic, noble character of Burgundian Pinot Noir
in all its grace and perfume in a bottle that for the talent and quality
behind it, costs far, far less than it should. It's yet another one of
those Burgundy secrets that we love to share!
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Berthelemot Beaune 1er Cru Belissand 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Richly endowed and generous, "Belissand" slathers the palate with rich cherries and dried strawberries in cinnamon spice. Aromas remind of more cherries and a delicate hint of spring flowers. Flavors are broad and persistent, with a mix of black and red fruits and plenty of baking spices that flow into a lengthy finish. A wine we'll certainly enjoy for its upfront fruit and juiciness today (because it is so irresistible), but a mid-term cellar snooze is also in order.
$53.00
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Berthelemot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Called "the most satisfying" of the Beaune premier crus, "Clos des Mouches" may too be this walled city's most famous and complex. Brigitte blends grapes from the top of the slope and the bottom for a velvety, complex and lushly endowed Burgundian Pinot Noir with great staying power. Aromas remind of blackberries, violets and lightly toasted tobacco; the mouth is full and silky, with impressive freshness and lift, suggesting ripe cherries and more blackberries with real vibrancy and thrust. A gorgeous wine!
$70.50
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Berthelemot Beaune 1er Cru Greves 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
"Greves" is one of Beaune's oldest vineyards (traces of Roman settlements have been found on the plot) and possibly one of its more complex. The vineyard's sandy soils inspire a kaleidoscope of classic Pinot Noir aroma as well as a depth and wonderful finesse in its flavors. Raspberries and violets mix with hints of bitter orange and plum skin on the expressive nose; sweet, lacy and elegant on the palate, with more red/black berry flavors, a bit of licorice and forest floor suggestions.
$63.63
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Berthelemot Monthelie Blanc 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
A little known village yet beloved by those who have discovered the endless pleasure there is to be found in Monthelie. Elegant and pleasant, this unique white Burgundy combines village-vineyard fruit with a bit of premier cru fruit from the plot "Les Riottes" for a fuller, more persistent Chardonnay in both aroma and flavor.
$48.00
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Berthelemot Monthelie Rouge 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
A little known village yet beloved by those who have discovered the endless pleasure there is to be found in Monthelie. Soft, silky aromas of black cherry and blackberry mix with a stony tang on the nose; the mouth is medium-bodied yet very ripe and lush, suggesting stewed wild strawberries, cherry compote and baking spices. Lush and long and very captivating.
$44.25
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Berthelemot Monthelie Rouge 375ml 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
A little known village yet beloved by those who have discovered the endless pleasure there is to be found in Monthelie. Soft, silky aromas of black cherry and blackberry mix with a stony tang on the nose; the mouth is medium-bodied yet very ripe and lush, suggesting stewed wild strawberries, cherry compote and baking spices. Lush and long and very captivating.
$27.13
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Berthelemot Monthelie Rouge Magnum 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
A little known village yet beloved by those who have discovered the endless pleasure there is to be found in Monthelie. Soft, silky aromas of black cherry and blackberry mix with a stony tang on the nose; the mouth is medium-bodied yet very ripe and lush, suggesting stewed wild strawberries, cherry compote and baking spices. Lush and long and very captivating.
$94.75
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Berthelemot Pommard Noizons 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
A deeper, more penetrating Pinot Noir with the unmistakable spiced profile that Pommard has in spades. A rich, ruddy berry salad mixes with sarsaparilla and a bit of licorice on the nose; the mouth drinks lushly and languorously, yet with good freshness and lift. Ripe raspberries, black cherries and baking spices mix and extend through a long finish.
$64.88
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