Nuits-Saint-Georges
Premier Cru
"Les Terres Blanches" rouge
Terroir
Our vineyard Les Terres Blanches is located above the Premier Cru Aux Perdrix.
Total area : 0,69 hectares (1,70 acres) planted in 1964.
Climat & Soil : South-East facing vines established on a gentle slope in South of Nuits-Saint-Georges; The soil is a mix of limestone and clay with clay predominance.
Total area : 0,69 hectares (1,70 acres) planted in 1964.
Climat & Soil : South-East facing vines established on a gentle slope in South of Nuits-Saint-Georges; The soil is a mix of limestone and clay with clay predominance.
Winemaking and Aging
To preserve their integrity, grapes are carefully harvested and sorted out by hand.
Before beginning the alcoholic fermentation we make a cold pre-fermentation during 4 to 6 days to work on the phelonic component's exctraction. Grapes are previously partially destemmed. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days during which we'll use only pigeages (punching the cap). Intensity and numbers are lead to the concentration of tannins, perfumes and colour.
Alcoholic fermentation is realized with natural yeasts.
After maceration, free and press wines are separated for aging.
Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 15/18 months with 40% of new barrels.
We only use French oak coming mainly from Bourgogne, Allier and Vosges forests.
Before beginning the alcoholic fermentation we make a cold pre-fermentation during 4 to 6 days to work on the phelonic component's exctraction. Grapes are previously partially destemmed. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days during which we'll use only pigeages (punching the cap). Intensity and numbers are lead to the concentration of tannins, perfumes and colour.
Alcoholic fermentation is realized with natural yeasts.
After maceration, free and press wines are separated for aging.
Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 15/18 months with 40% of new barrels.
We only use French oak coming mainly from Bourgogne, Allier and Vosges forests.
Tasting notes
EYE
Pretty limpid colour with dark ruby tints.
NOSE
The nose develops nice strawberry and red fruits aromas.
PALATE
On the palate, the wine is ample, rich , fruity and voluptuous.
Long fruity aftertaste.
Pretty limpid colour with dark ruby tints.
NOSE
The nose develops nice strawberry and red fruits aromas.
PALATE
On the palate, the wine is ample, rich , fruity and voluptuous.
Long fruity aftertaste.
Food and wine pairings
Our Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Terres Blanches 2016 will perfectly pair with fish tartare, sweetbreads, as well as grilled meats or fishes.
Service and cellaring
It can be served at the ideal temperature of 13-14°C or kept in cellar between 5 to 8 years.
Art of tasting
Owning great wines in your cellar is not enough, you also need to know how to serve them.
Temperature is an essential element around 53-57°F for the white and 55-59°F for the red. And if you don't have the right tasting glass which will amplify the wine's aromas, you may considerably reduce your tasting pleasure.
A great glass gives a large ventilation surface to the wine and a tightening neck more allow the nose to grasp more casily the richness and the complexity of a great wine.
Temperature is an essential element around 53-57°F for the white and 55-59°F for the red. And if you don't have the right tasting glass which will amplify the wine's aromas, you may considerably reduce your tasting pleasure.
A great glass gives a large ventilation surface to the wine and a tightening neck more allow the nose to grasp more casily the richness and the complexity of a great wine.
