Presentation
Since the 2018 vintage, grapes have been purchased directly from selected plots to complement the Domaine Truchetet range. The team chooses the harvest date and monitors the vineyards throughout the year to ensure optimal ripeness. Grapes are harvested by hand to guarantee impeccable quality. In the cellar, vinification is carried out with minimal intervention, favoring gentle maceration and ageing in older barrels to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression. The wines are marked by finesse and elegance, offering a delicate structure and vibrant tension. What sets this approach apart is complete control over the entire process from grape to bottle ensuring a faithful expression of the Côte de Nuits appellations.
Location
The Premier Cru Les Vallerots parcels of Morgan Truchetet are located on the east and southeast facing slopes overlooking the village of Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. This privileged geographical situation provides an ideal balance of sunlight and cool night air, promoting slow, even ripening of the Pinot Noir. The gently rolling hills and natural ventilation help reduce disease pressure and create an outstanding equilibrium between fruit intensity and structural tension.
Terroir
The terroir of Les Vallerots consists of rich clay‑limestone soils, with fine marl and small limestone stones. This geological complexity encourages deep vine rooting and excellent water regulation, producing concentrated, well‑balanced grapes. The mineral strength of the soil combined with thermal variation enhances aromatic depth and gives the wine remarkable tension and aging potential that distinguish this Premier Cru within the Nuits‑Saint‑Georges appellation.
In the vineyard
Domaine Morgan Truchetet farms these vines with a strong commitment to sustainable and respectful agriculture. The estate has been certified organic since 2023, working the soils mechanically and without chemical herbicides. Biodiversity is encouraged through grass cover and hedgerow plantings that support soil life. Vineyard work, from pruning to leaf thinning, is carefully tailored to each plot to promote plant health and quality fruit.
Harvest
Harvesting is done entirely by hand, with attentive sorting in the vineyard to select only perfectly ripe, healthy clusters. Grapes are placed in small crates and transported quickly to the winery to maintain berry integrity, ensuring precision and delicacy from the outset of winemaking.
Winemaking
Vinification is gentle and patient: partial or full destemming is followed by a cold pre‑fermentation maceration. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted traditionally with gentle pump‑overs and punch‑downs to extract colour and flavour without harshness.
Ageing
The wine is aged for about 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with a careful proportion of new oak to add structure without overwhelming fruit purity. Bottling is done without aggressive filtration.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 10000
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
Serve around 15°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
On the palate, this Nuits‑Saint‑Georges offers a deep, brilliant ruby colour. The expressive bouquet features black cherry, ripe raspberry, sweet spice and forest floor, with subtle floral hints. The attack is smooth, leading to a structured mid‑palate supported by fine tannins and graceful acidity. The finish is long, saline and beautifully balanced, showcasing harmony between power and elegance.
Visual appearance
Deep robe with vibrant highlights
At nose
Blackcurrant bud, wild bramble, expressive and untamed
On the palate
Velvety texture, supple tannins, airy yet structured
Food pairings
For food pairings, this wine complements rich, flavorful dishes. It pairs superbly with braised venison with cranberries, where the wine’s depth enhances the game’s richness. A roasted free‑range chicken with wild mushrooms brings out its aromatic complexity. For cheese, an affiné Époisses or a Langres offers creamy richness that matches the wine’s texture. For a sweet touch, a pear and spice tart echoes the wine’s spice and fruit notes, making for a refined conclusion.