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.
Tasting notes
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Terres Blanches 2008 has a beautiful clear and shiny colour with green reflects.
The nose develops aromas of white floral of citrus fruit (grapefruit and lemon) and has mineral aromas.
In mouth, the wine is fresh and fruity with mint notes. The acidity brings freshness and a good balance to the wine.
The nose develops aromas of white floral of citrus fruit (grapefruit and lemon) and has mineral aromas.
In mouth, the wine is fresh and fruity with mint notes. The acidity brings freshness and a good balance to the wine.
Food and wine pairings
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Terres Blanches 2008 is perfect with shellfishes, fishes in a sauce and "blue" cheese.
Service and cellaring
Temperature to taste : 13-14°C
To keep in cellar and taste in 10 years.
To keep in cellar and taste in 10 years.
