Aurelien Verdet, a vigneron deeply rooted in the traditions of Burgundy, crafts this Côtes de Nuits Villages from the esteemed 'La Pretiere' lieu-dit. The estate, known for its commitment to organic viticulture, meticulously tends to its Pinot Noir parcels, ensuring a true expression of terroir. The Côtes de Nuits Villages appellation, situated within the northern reaches of the Côte de Nuits, offers a fascinating mosaic of microclimates and soil compositions, yielding wines of distinct character and ageability. The 2017 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a relatively early budbreak and flowering, followed by a warm, dry summer, culminating in a harvest that produced wines of excellent balance, purity of fruit, and refined tannic structure. Verdet's approach emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the inherent qualities of the fruit and site to shine through, typically involving careful fermentation and judicious use of oak to support, rather than dominate, the wine's intrinsic qualities.
Tasting notes
The 2017 Côtes de Nuits Villages 'La Pretiere' presents a luminous ruby hue in the glass. On the nose, it offers an intricate bouquet of red berries—wild strawberry, Morello cherry—intertwined with delicate floral notes of violet and a subtle earthy minerality, characteristic of its limestone-rich origins. The palate reveals a graceful structure, with vibrant acidity framing a core of pure, concentrated red fruit. Fine-grained tannins provide a silky texture, leading to a persistent finish imbued with nuances of forest floor and a hint of spice. This is a quintessential expression of Côtes de Nuits Pinot Noir, showcasing both immediate charm and the potential for further development with cellaring.