Côte de Beaune

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Côte de Beaune

A key wine-producing district of Burgundy in the east of France.

The Côte de Beaune area is the southern part of the Côte d'Or, the limestone ridge that is home to the great names of Burgundy wine. The Côte de Beaune starts between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, and extends southwards for about 25 km to the river Dheune. The trend of producing red wines continues from the Côte de Nuits to the north, down through Beaune, although the wines become lighter and more perfumed. Farther south lie the great names of white Burgundy such as Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet.

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Saint-Estèphe

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Saint-Estèphe: Power and Structure in the Médoc

Saint-Estèphe, located in the northern part of the Médoc region, is known for producing powerful and structured wines with a distinctive minerality. The terroir here differs slightly from its southern neighbors, with a higher proportion of clay in the soils. This contributes to wines that often require significant cellaring to fully mature.

Key Characteristics: Powerful and Structured: Wines from Saint-Estèphe are typically characterized by robust tannins, deep color, and intense aromas of black fruit, often with notes of cedar, tobacco, and spice.

Minerality: The clay-rich soils impart a distinctive minerality to the wines, adding a layer of complexity and a sense of place.

Longevity: These wines are built for aging and can often improve significantly over decades in the cellar.

Top Châteaux in Saint-Estèphe:

Château Cos d'Estournel: A Second Growth, Cos d'Estournel is renowned for its distinctive architecture and its powerful, age-worthy wines.

Château Montrose: Another Second Growth, Montrose produces wines that are both powerful and elegant, with a focus on finesse and balance.

Château Calon-Ségur: A Third Growth, Calon-Ségur is known for its consistently high-quality wines, often displaying notes of black fruit and spice.

Beyond these classified growths, Saint-Estèphe offers a range of other excellent estates producing wines that showcase the unique character of the terroir.

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