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<h1>DOMAINE BERTAGNA</h1> <br> <h2>Wines of the Domaine</h2> <br> <br> <table border=1><tr height=30><td colspan=2><h2>Gevrey-Chambertin</h2></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Chambertin Grand Cru</h3>AOC : Appellation Chambertin Grand Cru Contrôlée.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. Pre-fermentation cold maceration. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels of which 40% new oak. Ageing from 15 to 18 months. <br></td></tr><tr height=10><td colspan=2></td></tr><tr height=30><td colspan=2><h2>Morey-Saint-Denis</h2></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Clos St-Denis Grand Cru</h3>AOC : Appellation Clos St-Denis Grand Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.50 hectare. At Morey-St-Denis, located between the Clos de la Roche and Clos des Lambrays. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels of which 30% are new. Ageing from 15 to 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Very intense aromas with exceptional range: floral, fruity, spicy and mineral. Often cherry or prune on the nose, then becoming floral and mineral. Needs 8 to 10 years of patience. <br></td></tr><tr height=10><td colspan=2></td></tr><tr height=30><td colspan=2><h2>Chambolle-Musigny</h2></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Plantes</h3>AOC : Appellation Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Total surface : 0.23 hectare.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : In French oak barrels of which 30% are new. 15 to 18 months ageing. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Evidently floral and feminine, the tannins are discrete and preserve a velvet and elegant style to this 1er Cru. Ageing for at least 5 years. <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Chambolle-Musigny Village</h3>AOC : Appellation Chambolle-Musigny contrôlée. <br>Terroir : Surface : 0.23 hectare.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels of which 25% are new. Ageing for 15 to 18 months. <br></td></tr><tr height=10><td colspan=2></td></tr><tr height=30><td colspan=2><h2>Vougeot</h2></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vougeot Premier Cru Clos de la Perrière Monopole</h3>AOC : Appellation Vougeot Premier Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 2.25 hectares. Between the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru and The Musigny. Well drained and stoney soil. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. Pre-fermentation cold maceration. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels of which 1/3 new oak. Ageing from 15 to 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Elegant and subtle. Expresses beautiful complexity. Very often truffle or tabacco, and always very spicy. Floral aromas whilst young become typically more undergrowth, toasted almonds and coffee later. Favourable ageing for 10 years or so. <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru</h3>AOC : Appellation Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.31 hectare. Located very favourably in the centre of the Clos, not far from the Chateau de la Tour.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Grapes are destalked after rigorous selection on the sorting table.<br>Ageing : In oak barrels of which 2/3 are new. Ageing for 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Whilst young, aromas of small red berried fruit are typical, enhanced by spices and toast. There is perfect balance on the palate. Deserves patience as it will continue to amaze by its aromatic complexity and its persistent length on the palate. <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vougeot Premier Cru Blanc</h3>AOC : Appellation Vougeot 1er cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.75 hectare.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Chardonnay 100% Average age of the vines : 10 years. Density of the vines : 10 000 vines/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : Ageing from 12 to 15 months.<br><b>Tasting :</b> Exotic flavours. Hint of vanilla and riper fruits, moving towards aromas of honey and ginger bread. Ageing : 4 to 6 years. <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vougeot Premier Cru Les Cras Rouge</h3>AOC : Appellation Vougeot Premier Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.60 hectare. Separated from the Clos de Vougeot only by the inner wall. Soil lies on hard and white limestone. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picked into 20kg cases. After sorting, completely destalked. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels of which 25% new oak. Ageing from 15 to 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Pleasant aromas of stoney fruit which evolve towards liquorice and undergrowth. Both tannic and delicate, it has a unique mineral aspect. A few years of ageing (8-10 years). <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vougeot Premier Cru Les Petits Vougeots</h3>AOC : Appellation Vougeot Premier Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Total surface : 1.25 hectare. Deep soil, very rich in stones, good drainage. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Average age of the vines : 10 years. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels of which 25% are new. 15 to 18 months of ageing. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Elegance, femininity, dominant floral aromas characterize the Petits Vougeot. Honeysuckle or May blossom are the main aromas coming before an evolution towards vanilla and undergrowth. 6 to 8 years will give this wine much character.<br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vougeot Village Rouge</h3>AOC : Appellation Vougeot contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Total surface : 0.33 hectare. Situated on the commune of Vougeot. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Average age of the vines : 10 years. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : 100% in French oak barrels of which 1/5 are new. 12 to 15 months. <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vougeot Village Blanc</h3>AOC : Appellation Vougeot contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.20 hectare.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Chardonnay 100% Density of the vines : 10 000 vines/hectare. Pruning : Guyot.<br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting.<br>Harvest : Hand picking.<br>Ageing : Ageing from 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels.<br><b>Tasting :</b> Elegant nose with hints of candied fruit. Quite mineral. Supple and aromatic mouth, developing a beautiful cleanness.<br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vougeot Premier Cru Les Cras Blanc</h3>AOC : Appellation Vougeot Premier Cru Les Cras contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.55 hectare.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Chardonnay 100% Density of the vines : 10 000 vines/hectare. Pruning : Guyot.<br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting.<br>Harvest : Hand picking.<br>Ageing : Ageing from 12 to 16 months in French oak barrels.<br><b>Tasting :</b> Nose and aromas of honey and candied fruit. Mineral and buttered bouquet. In mouth, well-balanced and round, showing a good density.<br></td></tr><tr height=10><td colspan=2></td></tr><tr height=30><td colspan=2><h2>Vosne-Romanée</h2></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Beaux Monts</h3>AOC : Appellation Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Total surface : 0.90 hectare. Between Echezeaux and Richebourg. On a slope rich in stones with excellent drainage. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Late harvesting. Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : In French oak barrels of which 1/3 are new. Ageing from 15 to 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Both floral and mineral. Wine of rare elegance with a deep colour. Aromas of fresh fruit (cherries, raspberries or redcurrants). Ageing produces a hint of Kirsch or cocao. A wine which deserves a few years' patience. <br></td></tr><tr height=10><td colspan=2></td></tr><tr height=30><td colspan=2><h2>Nuits-Saint-Georges</h2></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Blanc</h3>AOC : Appellation Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Total surface : 0.14 hectare. Situated on the commune of Nuits-St-Georges and separated by a raod from Chateau Gris. Rocky soil (laves de Bourgogne).<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Average age of the vines : 10 years. Density of the vines : 10 000 vines/hectare. Pruning : Guyot.<br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Integrated viticulture. Rigourous control of yields. Green harvesting.<br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery.<br>Ageing : 50% in French oak barrels, out of which 1/3 are new 50% in tanks. 10 to 12 months ageing.<br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge</h3>AOC : Appellation Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Total surface : 5.75 hectares. Situated within the commune of Nuits-St-Georges, above Château Gris. Stoney soil (laves de Bourgogne). <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Average age of the vines : 10 years old. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning style : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : 50% in French oak barrels of which 1/3 are new. 50% in tank. 10 to 12 months ageing. <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Les Murgers</h3>AOC : Appellation Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Total surface : 1 hectare. Mid slope (on the Nuits-St-Georges side). Deep soil mixed with stones which garantees good drainage. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. "Vieille Vigne" (old vine). Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : Oak barrels of which 30% are new oak. Ageing from 15 to 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Faithful to the style of the "terroir". Intense tannic presence. Delicate, with aromas of small fruit. Full bodied and rounded. A wine to keep as it will better express its complexities after 10 years. <br></td></tr><tr height=10><td colspan=2></td></tr><tr height=30><td colspan=2><h2>Aloxe-Corton</h2></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru</h3>AOC : Appellation Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.25 hectare.<br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Chardonnay 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels. Ageing from 15 to 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> Aromas of nuts and a very mineral nose with a straw/yellow colour. On the palate, it is full bodied, with notes of honey sometimes associated with vanilla. <br></td></tr><tr height=1><td width=30></td><td><h3>Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru</h3>AOC : Appellation Corton Grand Cru contrôlée.<br>Terroir : Surface : 0.25 hectare. Half way up the slope neighbouring Vergennes and Rognet. <br><b>Grape Variety :</b> Pinot Noir 100%. Density of the vines : 10 000 stocks/hectare. Pruning : Guyot. <br><b>Cultivating Technique :</b> Turning the soil. Reasoned prevention. Rigourous control of yields. Green harvesting. <br>Harvest : Hand picking in cases (20kg). Hand sorting in the vineyard. Selective sorting at the winery. <br>Ageing : French oak barrels of which 2/3 are new. Ageing for 18 months. <br><b>Tasting :</b> This wine combines power with elegance and refinement. Aromas of redcurrant. Flowery but also spicy. 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