BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS ROUGE
"Les Dames Huguettes"
The wines of the Hautes-Côtes delight even the most seasoned palates with the bright fruit of Pinot Noir and the freshness of the vintage.
With a color both deep and radiant, this wine invites you in, offering a nuanced aromatic palette of red and black fruits—like an intoxicating bouquet.
On the palate, it reveals impressive length and power, balanced by finesse and generosity.
A PERSONAL REFLECTION
Terroir, ORIGIN,
and identity
Dating back to the Middle Jurassic, the clay-limestone soils of the Hautes-Côtes vary in composition depending on fault lines that cross the plateau. The rocky subsoil contains lava that breaks down into white marls—ideal for producing elegant wines.
This fine parcel, “Les Dames Huguettes”, lies on the upper slope and plateau of Chaux, west of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Over time, it has earned a well-deserved reputation. The site enjoys near-constant sunshine, offering ideal conditions for optimal ripeness.
Legislation requires the winegrower to indicate on its label the name of this plot, “Les Dames Huguettes”. Does this mean that lawmakers approve or that the quality of the wine has been proven over and over again?
Since our first harvest in 2009, Vincent Mongeard has been surprised by the promising potential of this new acquisition. Perched on the Chaux plateau, it enjoys almost permanent sunshine, which provides the best conditions for optimal ripening.
The origin of this name is rather improbable. According to some writings, it would seem that two women surnamed Huguette, by the sweat of their brow, cleared this large terrain to plant the entire vineyard area that bears their name.
