Light, supple, very moderately tannic wine. Its colour is of medium depth and its fine aroma is reminiscent of cherries and raspberries. Drink young, up to five or six years. We recommend to serve the Côte de Beaune Villages at 61 - 62F.
As everywhere in the Côte d’Or, Pinot Noir is the only grape variety used in this appellation. The characteristic of the wine is that it is the result of a wide range of soil combination bringing great complexity to the ensemble.
The appellation “Côte de Beaune Villages” can be claimed for all the villages of the Côte de Beaune (all the communal AC), except for Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Pommard and Volnay. Theoretically, it could be a blend of grapes coming from 16 different villages, but in practice they come from only a few.
Côte de Beaune Villages needs a fine but not sophisticated cuisine : roasted poultry, grilled meats and soft cheeses such as Reblochon or Brie.
