Bourgueil Le Haut de la Butte 2023 Domaine de la Butte

Domaine de la Butte ・ Bourgueil Le Haut de la Butte 2023

23R5351

Red

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Characterized by black fruits, refreshing taste, silky tannins and minerals

Jean-Philippe Brot of Domaine de la Taille-Haut-Loup the single-plot cuvée "Le Haut-de-la-Butte." The minerality of the calcareous soil harmonizes with the red fruit and herb aromas characteristic of Cabernet Franc, resulting in a 2023 vintage that exudes freshness and precision. This delicate yet powerful wine speaks volumes about the terroir.

Tasting Comments

Tasting Notes
When poured into a glass, it has a deep ruby color with purple sparkles, giving off a youthful yet intense impression.
The aroma is dominated by black fruits such as black cherry, cassis, and mulberry, with smoky nuances of violet, wet stone, and flint. The aroma perfectly combines the ripeness of the south-facing slope with the minerality of limestone.

In the mouth, the fine, silky tannins are impressive, and the fruit is pure and expansive.
Concentrated black fruits are enhanced with nuances of black pepper, cocoa and a slight iron content.
The fresh acidity tightens the overall taste, and the finish is long, with chalky minerals and juicy fruit.

Pairing
Roasted duck breast
Herb roasted lamb
Rare tuna steak

Technical Data

Cultivation
Age of the tree: Approximately 35 years
Soil: Paleocene flint-bearing conglomerate overlying Upper Turonian limestone bedrock.
It is cemented by Eocene silica and covers 6 hectares overlooking the domaine.
This soil type allows for the creation of a "third style" in Bourgueil. South-facing slope.
Cultivation: Single Guyot training. Yield controlled before flowering. Cultivation by tillage.
Organically grown (Ecocert certified).

Vinification
Harvest: Hand-picked. Grapes sorted on a sorting table at the edge of the vineyard. Transported in flat boxes. After destemming, the grapes are sorted again before vinification.
Yield: Approximately 25hL/ha
Vinification: Fermented mainly in wooden tanks, with some concrete tanks.
No yeast added, no sugar added, minimal punching down, daily remontage.
Aging:
12 months of barrel aging: 20% 1 year old barrels, 20% 2 year old barrels, 20% 3 year old barrels, 20% 4 year old barrels