Nuits-Saint-Georges
Le Coteau des Bois 2023
Nuits-Saint-Georges is one of those magical names that visitors recite like a rosary. Known the whole world over, Nuits-Saint-Georges has the original profile of a genuine wine village, but on the scale of a small town.
Origin
Famed the world over, Nuits-Saint-Georges has the original character of a true wine village but the size of a small town. Halfway between Dijon and Beaune, and with an easterly exposure, the vineyards of Nuits-Saint-Georges spread over 6 kilometres, with 160ha of Village-appelation vines. The range of soils, exposure and locations here creates a great diversity of terroirs. The area is bisected by the valley of the Meuzin river, and the village itself.
The grapes were selected a ten meters or so from our winery, "Les Ursulines", on the plot "Le Coteau des Bois". This very deep plot is exposed full-east and adjacent to the Bois de Charmois.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: limestone brown, fairly thin soil, lots of pebbles.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0.86 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 41 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 33 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 20 September 2023.
The grapes were handpicked. First sorting in the vineyard, second on the sorting table upon receipt of the harvest.
At the winery: 100% of grapes were destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration lasted a total of 26 days including 3 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 9 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 14 months with no racking using a proportion of 33% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on December 17, 2024, unfined wine, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 4,748.
Vintage
Fruity and generous
The 2023 vintage experienced unpredictable weather conditions, making work in the vineyards essential for grape quality. Harvesting began in early September under intense heat with the Chardonnays to avoid over-ripening, followed by the reds. The whites will spend two winters in the cellar, while the Pinot Noirs will have undergone short ageing to preserve the fruity aromas. A vintage that brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.
Ageing potential: from 6 to 9 years.
Tasting notes
With its beautiful ruby color, this wine reveals a lightly toasted initial nose, followed by an intense bouquet of red fruits, combined with subtle notes of leather and licorice. On the palate, this fresh, fruity wine offers an elegant sensation of sweetness. It is structured and supported by a fine acidic structure and a lovely, long finish.
