David Duband Hautes Cotes de Nuits Rouge 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
David Duband
Label Name:
 
Hautes Cotes de Nuits Rouge
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne — Hautes‑Côtes de Nuits
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Listed by Decanter; Guide Vert RVF ~90/100 for Hautes‑Côtes bottlings

Tasting Note
Bright ruby red with redcurrant, stewed cherry, cedar and coffee, a hint of Espelette chili; smooth, sapid palate with violet-sweetness, smoky paprika and moderate silky tannins.

Food Pairing
Western: duck confit, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, roast beef. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, mushroom ramen, moderate‑spice Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~50–60% whole‑cluster fermentation; 11–17 day maceration with foot punch‑downs and pump‑overs; pressed, settled, aged 13–14 months in 25–30% new French oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine David Duband (family estate since 1965), ~17 ha in Côte de Nuits; converted to organic practices mid‑2000s. Renowned for expressive, terroir‑driven Pinot Noirs from Hautes‑Côtes and village/1er cru sites.