Wines Côte de Beaune Clos Des Aigrots - Côtes de Beaune - 2020

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Clos Des Aigrots - Côte de Beaune 2020 is a fine example of red Burgundy from the renowned Côte de Beaune subregion. Crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grapes, this wine embodies the elegance and subtlety for which the region is famed. The 2020 vintage benefited from a relatively warm and dry growing season, resulting in particularly expressive fruit and balanced acidity. The Clos Des Aigrots parcel, with its well-drained limestone-clay soils, bestows complexity and minerality to the wine. Traditional Burgundian vinification—gentle extraction, fermentation with natural yeasts and aging in French oak barrels—ensures a wine that preserves the delicate character of its terroir.

The Côte de Beaune itself is celebrated worldwide, hosting some of Burgundy’s most famous vineyard sites. The climate here is semi-continental, with pivotally warm summers and cool, sometimes wet, autumns, allowing slow grape maturation and the development of nuanced flavours. The region’s soils, rich in limestone interspersed with marl and clay, are especially suited to Pinot Noir, offering both structure and finesse to the wines. Vineyards such as Clos Des Aigrots, with their long history and meticulous cultivation, consistently produce wines of notable distinction.

For food pairings, this Côte de Beaune red, with its perfumed notes of cherries, raspberries, subtle spice and earthy undertones, is ideal alongside classic Burgundian fare. Consider serving it with coq au vin, duck breast with a cherry reduction or even a delicate beef bourguignon. The wine’s freshness and silky tannins also pair beautifully with grilled poultry, roast pork or earthy mushroom dishes, highlighting its affinity for elegantly prepared meats and savoury accompaniments.

For optimal enjoyment, decant the wine for 30-60 minutes to allow its aromas to develop fully. Serve at a temperature of 15-17°C, which will best showcase its aromatic complexity and fine structure. With its vibrancy and depth, this Côte de Beaune 2020 will provide immediate pleasure but also rewards a few years’ cellaring.