Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer, Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Rouge Cuvee Rosalie 2021 Munemahatsa

Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer, Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Rouge Cuvee Rosalie 2021 MunemahatsaThe 1. 8 hectare lieu dit of Les Chasserots, the source of the grapes for Cuve Rosalie, is a vineyard of 50 year old vines in the Haut Cote de Nuits entirely controlled by the Hoffman Jayer estate. There, the soil is darker, thinner, and therefore closer to the limestone mother rock. The Cuve Rosalie is a selection of three of the most promising barrels produced from this parcel, with levage entirely in a mix of one to three year old oak. This cuve is

The nose evokes a basket of fruits gilded by the sun

Pale golden hues

clean and dry

There is a nice weight with a bright zip of acidity

tobacco and spices

This is an unctuous

Delicate smokiness with spicy white pepper and a herbal hint of rocket

The palate exudes lifted savoury characters threaded with cinnamon spice and thyme

A remarkable contrast to Riesling Auslese which is backed by acidity

a roundness that Fixin is often missing

Subtle lemon and a hint of ginger are complemented by roasted hazelnut and a waft of smoky

it is vibrant