COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Paul Aegerter
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Belles Roches is a red wine from the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune appellation in Burgundy, France, produced by Paul Aegerter. It is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes grown on clay-limestone soils. The Aegerter family estate, founded in 1988, is now managed by Paul Aegerter, who is dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of Burgundy. This particular wine is part of their 'Les Grands Classiques' collection, emphasizing an authentic reflection of its origin. A distinctive aspect of its production is the aging process, which takes place entirely in stainless steel tanks. This method is intentionally chosen to preserve the wine's natural freshness and the pure, fruit-forward character of the Pinot Noir, setting it apart from wines that undergo oak aging.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Belles Roches' translates to 'The Beautiful Rocks', hinting at the stony terroir.
Fact 02
This wine is part of the 'Les Grands Classiques' collection, aiming for terroir authenticity.
Fact 03
Aging in stainless steel is a deliberate choice to highlight pure fruit, not oak influence.
Fact 04
The appellation covers nearly 780 hectares across 29 communes.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Belles Roches begins with hand-harvested and sorted Pinot Noir grapes. A pre-fermentation maceration is carried out in stainless steel tanks for two to four days. Alcoholic fermentation is then initiated using native yeasts, a method that respects the natural character of the grapes and terroir. After fermentation, malolactic fermentation and aging also take place exclusively in stainless steel tanks. This approach is a conscious decision to maintain the wine's freshness and emphasize its pure fruit-forward profile, avoiding any oak influence.
