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Françoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, 2020

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Françoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, 2020

The Hautes Côtes - literally the higher slopes - has, with climate change, become a source of great value Pinot in warmer vintages. Deep opaque red, aromatic nose, rich palate of red and black fruit with supple tannins. Now-2025

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Françoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, 2020

ColourRed

RegionBurgundy

GrowerDenis-Clair

Grape VarietyPinot Noir

Vintage2020

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeCLB620

Style

Dry

Light > Full

Burgundy

The Burgundy Pyramid

Making sense of the complexity of the complexity of Burgundy isn’t easy.

Though Burgundy only comprises 5% of France’s vineyard area, it holds 100 different Appellations, 25% of the entire French total.  There are no less than 5,000 growers, 85% of whom own less than 10 hectares, and four fifths of them make wine.

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Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir  

Origins       

  • Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old

Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375

Characteristics   

  • Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
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Françoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, 2020

The Hautes Côtes - literally the higher slopes - has, with climate change, become a source of great value Pinot in warmer vintages. Deep opaque red, aromatic nose, rich palate of red and black fruit with supple tannins. Now-2025

Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.

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I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…

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Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.

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One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!

David M

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