NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 2015
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 2015
Grape variety
Tasting notes
Visual: Deep purple.
Nose: Aromas of black fruits and liquorice notes.
Palate: A strong and robust wine, a light sensation of sweetness.
Wine and food pairing
Serving temperature
Serve at a temperature of 16 to 17°C. (60-63°F.).
Ageing potential
History
Known the whole world over, Nuits-Saint-Georges has the original profile of a genuine wine village, but on the scale of a small town. Half way between Dijon and Beaune, and with an eastern exposure, the vines of Nuits-Saint-Georges extend for 6 kilometres and cover 160 hectares of the village appellation.
The local variation in soils, exposure and location produce a great diversity of terroir. The area as a whole is bisected by the little Meuzin river and its valley, and by the village itself.
Vinification and maturing
Vintage : 2015
The 2015 vintage was almost perfect; the harvested grapes were very ripe and healthy.
After a fairly mild Winter and Spring, we experienced an exceptional, lengthy heatwave towards the end of June. As such the vineyard work in July was limited. Some vine-leaves in certain early-growth vineyards or vineyards planted on shallow soil experienced some sunburn.
There was a storm in early August which had various effects on the Burgundy vineyard. As it happens, it was very welcome as it allowed the vine to continue its natural maturity process, as excessive heat can block this.
Climatic conditions remained ideal in the build-up to the harvest and allowed the vineyards to retain their impeccable healthy state while gaining full ripeness;
The harvest took place under sunshine the first 3 weeks of September.
Very little sorting was required as the grape quality was so good.
The yields were inferior to 2014 but remained fairly average considering the last decade.
Maceration of the red wines lasted between 15 and 21 days - this depended on our desire to work on the fruit and structure of the wine, bearing in mind the age and the potential of each vineyard.
After a static cold « débourbage » (settling) lasting 24 hours, our white wines started their alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats before being transferred to barrel.
Natural degrees are satisfactory; the grapes show a fine sugar / acidity balance.
The 2015 vintage was an undoubted success and resulted in wines of great richness.