Nuits-Saint-Georges
Terroir
Our vineyards producing our Nuits-Saint-Georges are located in the climats 'Au Bas de Combe' and 'Aux Barrières'.
Total area : 1.16 hectares (2.86 acres).
Climat & Soil : Climats are located in North of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The soil is composed by limestone and clay with clay predominance.
Total area : 1.16 hectares (2.86 acres).
Climat & Soil : Climats are located in North of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The soil is composed by limestone and clay with clay predominance.
Winemaking and Aging
Grapes are harvested by hand then sorted out and totally destemmed.
Maceration is made and alcoholic fermentation lasts from 15 to 20 days in temperatures' control vats, with punching of the cap.
Aging is 100 % made in oak barrels (30% new oak) during 15 month. Malolactic fermentation is 100 % realized.
The cork is marked with the estate's name and the vintage. Robert Vernizeau is the winemaker at Domaine des Perdrix for 16 years.
Maceration is made and alcoholic fermentation lasts from 15 to 20 days in temperatures' control vats, with punching of the cap.
Aging is 100 % made in oak barrels (30% new oak) during 15 month. Malolactic fermentation is 100 % realized.
The cork is marked with the estate's name and the vintage. Robert Vernizeau is the winemaker at Domaine des Perdrix for 16 years.
Tasting notes
Dark grenat-red colour with purple tints.
Mild spices notes as cloves. Red berries notes as strawberries and cherries.
On the palate, the wine is fruity with white Pepper notes. Fresh tannins. Lovely length on finish.
Mild spices notes as cloves. Red berries notes as strawberries and cherries.
On the palate, the wine is fruity with white Pepper notes. Fresh tannins. Lovely length on finish.
Food and wine pairings
The Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014 will perfectly pair withlamb as navarin or fresh goat's cheeses.
Service and cellaring
It can be served from now at 13-14° C or kept in cellar between 5 to 8 years. Important potential.
Art of tasting
Owning great wines in your cellar is not enough, you also need to know how to serve them.
Temperature i 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, which allow the nose to grasp more casily the richness and the complexity of a great wine.
Temperature i 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, which allow the nose to grasp more casily the richness and the complexity of a great wine.
