THE WINES
The Hautes-Côtes comes from parcels located above the village of Pommard, (just at the border of the Pommard appellation). Hautes-Côtes is an appellation that is renown for its cooler climate, the vineyards are on top of hills and bordered by woods, so the grapes tend to achieve a lower level of ripeness in warmer vintages, in our case it is mostly old vines (50 years old) so the wine produced is more concentrated and the south west exposure counterbalances the high altitude and the effects of the wind coming from the neighbouring hills by giving the fruit more thickness.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER
At risk of overstating things, we predict true greatness to come from the address of Domaine Florence Cholet.
2019 saw the estate formally transition to Florence, renaming from Domaine Christian Cholet-Pelletier. The family vineyards can be traced to up to four generations prior, with Florence’s father establishing the domaine officially in 1976, later joined by her mother. Florence herself is eminently qualified with a licence of viticulture and a Masters degree in oenology, seeing her undertake significant experience at an independent laboratory responsible for analysis of virtually all the wines of Burgundy (legally vignerons must conduct external analysis), giving an unparalleled exposure to the wines of the region.
She has undertaken winemaking stints with Chapoutier (Rhône Valley), Pibarnon (Bandol) and Walla Walla (Washington state USA), and maintains a strong Australian connection with vintages at Eldridge Estate, Paradigm Hill, and two vintages at Curly Flat.
The wines are elegant expressions, though possess an understated complexity and intensity, particularly for the 2021 vintage. Viticulture practice is sustainable, and the estate’s policy on oak is of restraint – low char barrels and minimal new.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Biodynamic Minimal Intervention Wines From A Beautiful Adelaide Hills Estate
Owner Damon Nagel started life as a sommelier in Adelaide, moving to London to further his wine education whilst working in top end dining restaurants. Achieving success in London property, he would eventually return to Adelaide, purchasing the beautiful undulating Brackenwood farm in the early 2000s, first releasing wines from vintage 2005.
Winemaking is today overseen by Daniel Zuzolo, ex Primo Estate, with the stable offering interesting blends and lesser seen plantings of Barbera and Gamay alongside more traditional offerings such as Shiraz and Riesling.
Growing and winemaking is strictly along biodynamic lines, with no additions bar minimal sulphur at bottling. A pure set of releases very much at home alongside Felixir’s European offerings, fun styles of personality with enough depth and interest to be taken seriously.
