Nuits-Saint-Georges "La Charmotte"

Presentation

The vintage
5108 bottles, 120 magnums have been produced for the vintage 2018.
Location
Located on the edge of the premier crus of Aux Argilats and Les Bousselots, in the northern part of the appellation, this 0.4-hectare plot was planted in 1962. Its name perfectly describes its character: The charm of Vosne-Romanée wines with the structure of those from Nuits-Saint-Georges.
Terroir
The soil is clay for the first 40-50cm above a series of limestones and mother rocks.
Vinification
Harvesting is manual with 40% whole clusters.
3 weeks of fermentation with very light extraction.
Ageing
30% of new oak barrels are used for an aging period of 18 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%

Advice

Tasting
This is a wine that offers elegance and power, whilst maintaining lovely freshness.
This wine has a charming bouquet of light red cherries, raspberry and orange zest. The medium-bodied palate offers grainy tannins and feels fresh. A dash of black pepper appears on the finish.