Domaine Cornus-Camus, Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2021, 750 mL

Lydia Cornu naturally farms small parcels in Pernand Vergelesses, Hautes Cotes de Beaune and the Hautes Côtes de Nuits. The Cornu family has grown grapes here for 600 years! That expertise is important as the high elevation and cooler microclimates of these appellations require perfectly positioned vineyards and impeccable farming to produce consistently ripe grapes. Her expertly woven 2021 Hautes Côtes de Nuits is a gem– a standout in a vintage where early indications look extremely promising. This is a product of old vines and a low yield with no new oak in the ageing process. The wine is a joy to drink and super fresh on the palate. It offers a bowl full of berries on the nose, mineral-laced fruit in the mid palate with the structure and length that is the calling card of Cornu-Camus wines.