Presentation
Nuits-Saint-Georges, the village in which our head office is located, has a great deal of importance for us. The southern gateway to the great Côte de Nuits villages, Nuits-Saint-Georges produces wines that are extremely diverse. The terroirs north of the village, near Vosne-Romanée, are composed of deeper, clayey soils. They yield wines that are both generous and structured. The terroirs to the south are very stony, as testified to by the many quarries nearby. Here the wines are mineral, lively and bold. A good Nuits-Saint-Georges should integrate this duality that lends it its unique character and magnificent ageing potential.
Terroir
Nuits-Saint-Georges is an iconic appellation in Burgundy. Its wines were even prescribed for Louis XIV in 1693 as a remedy for his ailments. The two plots for our cuvée are located at the foot of the slope, both north and south of the village, where the limestone soil is mixed with clay and marl. The typicity of the soil lends both finesse and minerality to the blend as well as power and richness. The vines’ southeastern exposure is ideal for optimal ripening of the grapes.
Winemaking
Our Nuits-Saint-Georges cuvée is the result of a blend of two parcels, vinified and aged separately: "Belle-Croix" and "Les Poisets". The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted during picking to retain only the finest berries. For the 2023 vintage, the entire harvest was destemmed. Vinification involved daily pump-overs at the start of fermentation, followed by a few very gentle punch-downs toward the end. Aging takes place in oak barrels (28% new, from the forests of Central France) and lasts 15 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 6,040 BOTTLES, 90 MAGNUMS
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Tasting
Lovely bright red color. The nose is expressive and refined, revealing a complex bouquet: ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry), fresh mineral touches of graphite, indulgent pastry aromas (clafoutis, sabayon), and notes of dried fruits (almond, praline, sugared almond). A beautiful sense of ripeness comes through, supported by remarkable balance. The attack on the palate is silky, smooth, and deep. The texture impresses with its finesse, and the overall balance is superb. Roasted notes emerge (chocolate, toasted almonds), along with a hint of blood orange. The finish is fresh and delicately tangy, carried by ripe, well-integrated tannins. A wine full of charm and indulgence—elegant, generous, and utterly delicious.
Food pairings
Ideal with a veal chop and a strong jus.
Reviews
La Revue du Vin de France
Tim Atkin