Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Blanc “16eme Generation”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Blanc “16ème Génération” is cultivated across four plots in three villages of the Hautes-Côtes: Concoeur (Hameau de Nuits), Chaux, and Meuilley.
- The vines are, on average, 30 years old.
- The soil in these areas is clayey limestone, which is relatively poor and stony.
- Sustainable pest management practices are employed in the vineyard.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: The process begins with pressing the grapes using a stainless steel membrane press. The must is then cooled, settled, and fermented for about one month at 18°C in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, achieving a balance of richness, fruitiness, and freshness.
After fermentation, the wine is aged for eight months in stainless steel, where fining and filtration stabilize it, resulting in a bright, clear, and aromatically pure wine.
Tasting Notes: Depending on the vintage, its pale gold or even yellow gold color can reveal aromas of hawthorn, honeysuckle, citrus, and white nettle. On the palate, it is full-bodied, fresh, well-balanced, and lively, allowing it to age well.
PRESS
2021 – 91 Falstaff
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur was established on the slopes of Nuits-Saint-Georges in 1596, and is currently managed by Yvan Dufouleur and his uncle Xavier. The Dufouleur family sold the negociant arm of their business, “Dufouleur Père et Fils,” in 2006, wanting to focus exclusively on estate bottled wines. Four hundred years is a long time for any winery, and through the centuries the family has acquired a whopping 28 hectares of prime vineyard sites extending from Fixin to Santenay. This portfolio includes the exclusive ownership of Fixin Clos du Chapitre Premier Cru. Farming is natural, and cellar work is hands-off. These sensory, revelatory wines are a must for anyone interested in distinctive Burgundy.