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
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Les Terres Blanches" 2006 has a pretty light colour with green tints.
The wine has a lovely minerality with salty and lemon fruits aromas.
The acidity is perfectly well-balanced.
The wine has a lovely minerality with salty and lemon fruits aromas.
The acidity is perfectly well-balanced.
Food and wine pairings
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Les Terres Blanches" 2006 will perfectly match with shellfishes, fishes in a sauce and "blue" cheese.
Service and cellaring
Temperature to taste : 13-14°C
To keep in cellar for 10 years.
To keep in cellar for 10 years.
