Who were the candidates in the 2008 presidential election?
The Democratic ticket of Barack Obama, the junior Senator from Illinois, and Joe Biden, the senior Senator from Delaware, defeated the Republican ticket of John McCain, the senior Senator from Arizona, and Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska.
Who were the candidates for president in 2004?
Results
| Presidential candidate | Party | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|
| George Walker Bush | Republican | 286 |
| John Forbes Kerry | Democratic | 251 |
| John Edwards | Democratic | 1 |
Which is higher Cote de Beaune or Bourgogne?
The vines of Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune grow on the south- and southeast-facing slopes of valleys cut into the limestone plateaus at between 290-485m above sea level, between 100-200m higher than the Côte de Beaune, which results in slightly later maturing and harvesting on average around one week later.
How many villages are in the Cotes de Beaune region?
The Bourgogne Hautes Côtes De Beaune Régionale appellation covers still red, white, and rosé wines produced in an area covering 29 villages that was defined in 1961.
What are the aromas of Bourgogne Hautes de Beaune wine?
The nose offers aromas of blackcurrant and heady notes of rose, cherry, strawberry, and licorice, with touches of blueberry, iris, violet, pepper, and mint. In the mouth, it is fresh and fairly structured, marked by a minerality giving rise to crisp tannins and fruitiness, followed by a saline finish, underscored by aromas of cherry and licorice.
When was wine from Hautes Cotes de Beaune drunk?
Wine from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune was drunk at the coronation of Philippe Auguste in 1180. The vines underwent a period of expansion, linked to economic growth throughout the 19th century, until phylloxera struck. Between 1910 and 1936, almost half of the vineyard disappeared.
