NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES

PREMIER CRU

Les Chênes Carteaux

Region : Côte de Nuits
Village : Nuits-Saint-Georges
Appellation : Nuits-Saint-Georges
Grape variety : Pinot Noir

Terroir:

Climat/Lieu-dit : This Premier Cru is located on the edge of the forest on its upper part, south of 1er cru Les Vaucrains and above 1er cru Les Saint Georges. The slope is steep. The plot is between 260 and 300 meters above sea level. 

The Vine:

• Soil type : deep calcareous brown, yellowish brown, light, and sandy soils 

• Altitude : 260/300 m 

• Slope : 18 to 20 % 

• Area : 1,01 ha 

• Average age of vines : 70 to 80 years 

• Harvest : 100 % manual harvest

We are working according to the precepts of organic farming since 2007 and are in the process of certification. 

Cave:

Ageing : 12 months in French oak barrel with about 10 % new oak barrels 

Type of winemaking : 100 % destemmed, vinified in concrete vat tank for two week 

Wine tips :

Serving temperature : 16° to 18°C (61° to 64°F) 

Drinking windows : 3 years > 10 years and more 

Allergens : contains sulfites