Nuits St Georges 2019

Soil and climate
Clay and limestone; on the surface a layer of pebbles and clay on limestone rock. Orientation East, cool and sunny microclimate. This cuvée is made up of the “Bas de Combes”, “Les Fleurières” and “Aux Lavières” climates.

Grape variety
Pinot noir fine type, qualitative rootstock 161-49.

Vineyard
Average age: 50 years, 10,000 plants / ha. Yield: 35 hl / ha

Viticulture
Sustainable and environmentally conscious culture

Vinification
Whole grapes sorted without SO2 with twice-daily punching down for 3 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts without artificial thermoregulation. Malolactic fermentation.

Ageing
On lees, reductive ageing without racking, with riddling without SO2 for 16 months followed by ageing in foudres for 2 months.

Tastings
Structured, mineral and rich wine. Its aromatic palette is both straight and fruity: small red and black musky and spicy fruits. Its flavor is fleshy and tasty with a chalky touch that gives it a strict and deep dressing.