Caves des Hautes-Cotes Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc

Showing clear signs of maturity at this stage, with the fruit shifting from fresh orchard tones into baked apple, bruised pear, and preserved lemon peel. There’s a developed, oxidative edge—hazelnut, almond skin, and a faint honeyed note—alongside dried chamomile and a touch of damp stone. The acidity still carries through, but the palate feels softened, the once-bright citrus now more pithy and mellow. Medium-bodied, gently rounded, and finishing with a nutty, slightly savory fade. Drinking in a fully evolved window …