Nuits-Saint-Georges
Situation
Côte de Nuits
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
Nuits-Saint-Georges gave its name to the Côte de Nuits and is almost exclusively devoted to the production of red Pinot Noir wines.
The Nuits-Saint-Georges village appellation covers a surface area of 405 acres. Differences in exposure and the soil types found in the vineyards in the southern and northern parts of the appellation yield diversity in the wines.
Tasting
Deep nose featuring notes of red and black fruit (raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant...) mingle with scents of forest undergrowth and mushroom. On the palate, this fleshy, robust wine is perfectly balanced by its imposing yet elegant structure. The finish is long and intensely fragrant, evocative of red fruit and spicy notes.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, duck, game), or with medium to mature cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Deep limestone marl-based soil containing pebbly silt
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 18 to 21 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 25% to 35%