Nuits St Georges 1er Cru “Les Poulettes”
- AREA : 1765m 2.
- VARIETAL : Pinot Noir.
- SOIL TYPE : A terraced vineyard located near a cliff of white oolite and opposite some former quarries. The surface soil is brown limestone with abundant white oolite pebbles.
- YIELD : 47 hl/ha.
- AGE OF THE VINE : 60 years.
- PRUNING METHOD : Low-trained vines, sustainable approach, deleafing, harvested by hand.
- VINIFICATION : Destalking, cold pre-fermentation maceration for 5 to 8 days, caps pushed down daily, pumping over morning and evening, alcoholic fermentation for 10 to 20 days at between 25-30°C, manual devatting.
- AGEING : 12 months in oak barrels, then bottling on the estate.
- TASTING NOTES : Small red and black berries are ever-present, and are sometimes underscored by more spicy nuances. The slender structure of Les Poulettes is bolstered by aromas suggesting cherries, licorice, coffee, and fresh leather. A bright finish is carried along by prominent tannins.
- FOOD & WINE COMBINATIONS : It makes an excellent accompaniment to roast or marinated game, red wine sauces, full-flavored red meats, or a selection of Burgundy cheeses.
- SERVICE: Drink between 5 and 15 years old, at a temperature of 16-18°C.
