Wine for Indian Summers - 88p

September has had more of a summer feel than August so we are not quite ready for Autumn yet! That's why we have found a lovely white wine to enjoy while we still can celebrate the sun and we are keeping it safe and going for a classic bottle!

This week we have gone for a wine that has historical lines going back centuries. Domaine du Chateau Philippe le Hardi was named after the first duke of Burgundy, born on 17th of January 1342. He was the son of King Jean II of France (John the Good) and Bonne of Luxembourg, and became known as Philippe Le Hardi (Philip the Bold) due to his courage at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356. The first Duke of Burgundy of the House of Valois, and head of an immense territory after his marriage, he proved to be an extremely cultured patron of the arts, although he did bann the grape Gamay in 1395 from Côte d'Or!

​The Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi cultivates 98 hectares, from Gevrey-Chambertin in the north to Mercurey in the south, with a strong presence in the Côte Chalonnaise in the Mercurey appellation. No less than 35 Burgundy climats are managed, 65% of which are planted with Pinot Noir and 35% with Chardonnay. The Burgundy Côte d'Or vineyard is 65 kilometres long and one to two kilometres wide and is on land made up of ancient alluvial deposits: scree and clayey colluvium, clayey alluvium and gravel at the end of the valleys. The plot of land for the Clos de la Chaise Dieu is in the commune of Saint-Aubin on a steep slope with very stony limestone soil.

Tasting notes:

Philippe le Hardi Bourgogne Côte-d'Or Clos de la Chaise Dieu Monopole 2023 249,90 kr

Bright, pale golden in colour. The nose is intense, bursting with notes of white peach, citrus, fresh hazelnut and a steely minerality. The palate is lively and full, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a menthol nuance that adds great freshness to the wine. The finish is long and distinguished. Great with shellfish, firsh and white meats.

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