Nuits-Saint-Georges
Premier Cru
"Les Terres Blanches" blanc
Terroir
Limestony and clayey with clay predominance. Plot of 0,33 hectares (0,82 acres) located right up to the famous Premier Cru Aux Perdrix. We are in the South of the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges and these vines are planted on smooth facing slopes.
Winemaking and Aging
Grapes are harvested by hand then pressed in a pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation and maturing are 100% made in oak barrels with 50% of new barrels. Stirring of the lees is made once a week.
Malolactic fermentation is 100% realised.
Wine is bottled in Traditional Burgundy bottles.
Malolactic fermentation is 100% realised.
Wine is bottled in Traditional Burgundy bottles.
Tasting notes
Delicate wine, less fleshy than Nuits-Saint-Georges village, but longer and finier. Young vine having succeeded in the vintage 2005.
Food and wine pairings
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Les Terres Blanches" 2005 will perfectly pair with shellfishes, fishes in a sauce and blue cheeses.
Service and cellaring
Temperature to taste : 13-14°C or to keep in cellar for 4 to 5 years.
