David Duband Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits is named after David's son, Louise Auguste. Ruby red colour. The nose is a burst of sweet black and red berries. Lifted and silky on the dry palate. Strawberry, blackcurrant and raspberry flavours are accompanied by an edge of liquorice and spicy wildness. Built for both the dining table and the cellar.
Fun Fact: David Duband has a strong following amongst afficionados in France. His wines are sold in 16 of the 25 three-Michelin-starred restaurants in France, a fantastic endorsement of the wines and what David has achieved at the domaine.
100% Pinot Noir. The fruit for this wine comes from David Duband's vineyard in the Hautes-Côte de Nuits appellation in Burgundy, France. The vines have an average age of 50 years, growing in limestone and marl soils in a vineyard with a southern exposure.
Hand picking and sorting of the grapes. Vinification with 40% whole clusters. During the 17 days of fermentation, 5 to 7 treadings (punch downs by foot) take place as well some pumping over. After pressing, the wine is left to clarify for 2 weeks before being put into barrels (30% new oak barrels and 70% of 1, 2 and 3 year-old barrels). After 14 months in barrel, the wine racks into tanks where it rests for 3 months before bottling. No fining or filtering before bottling.