Domaines De La Tassee D'or Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Pairs with: Traditional duck confit, pan-seared pork chops with a tart cherry reduction, roasted quail, wild mushroom and thyme tarts, or a platter of creamy, semi-aged cheeses like Brie or mild Gouda.
Good for: An elegant and highly accessible entry point into classic red Burgundy, treating yourself to a sophisticated mid-week bottle, or sharing at a dinner party where you want a smooth, crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir.
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir.
I am from: Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits AOC, Burgundy, France.
The Story: The Hautes Côtes de Nuits is an appellation of rugged terrain and breathtaking wild beauty, running parallel to and directly overlooking the legendary grand cru slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin down to the ancient woods of Corton. Sitting slightly higher up the hillsides than the main valley floor, the vines of Domaines de la Tassée d’Or enjoy a naturally cooler microclimate. This high-altitude positioning allows the grapes to mature slowly, lock in fruit flavors, and preserve an incredibly vibrant, mouthwatering acidity. Embracing classic, low-intervention Burgundian traditions, the winemakers focus on a pure, terroir-driven expression of the grape. Free from heavy-handed extraction or dominant new oak makeup, this bottle serves as a crystal-clear lens into the stony, wind-swept hills of the northern Côte de Nuits.
Why You'll Love Me: It is light-to-medium-bodied, highly approachable, and beautifully captures the old-school, soulful side of traditional red Burgundy. It pours a clear, bright translucent ruby color in the glass. On the nose, it immediately welcomes you with an inviting, textbook bouquet of tart red currants, fresh sour cherries, and wild cranberries, delicately layered with secondary notes of damp forest floor, fresh field mushrooms, and a touch of subtle baking spice. On the palate, it hits with a racy, energetic freshness driven by its cool-climate origins, perfectly supported by ultra-fine, powdery tannins that provide a delicate, lace-like structure. It slides down effortlessly, leaving a clean, smooth, and refreshing finish accented by a crisp touch of stony minerality.
