Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Porêts Saint-Georges
The vintage
2021 is a rare vintage. The bud burst took place ten days earlier than anticipated on the 4 April. Then, during the nights of the 5, 6 and 7 April, temperatures fell well below as low as -8 °C. From May through until July the weather was cool and humid. Flowering took place mid-June. The harvests began on the 21 September and drew to a close on the 30 September. Our red wines are seductive, intensely fragrant and spicy (notes of white pepper and cinnamon). 2021 offers a classic Burgundian style with delicate tannins, excellent aromatic intensity and notes of juicy, zesty red berries and remarkable balance. This is an elegant and immensely pleasurable vintage.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
The origins of the appellation's name are not entirely clear. It could be an ancient word for "poiriers" (meaning pear tree). It is situated in the South of the village in the "Les Porêts" climat and its rustic style is similar to that of the "Les Saint-Georges". In 1855 this area was stated by Dr Lavalle to be one of the very best in Nuits. The family is very attached to these vines as they were the very first to be purchased by the Domaine in the 1830's.
Exposition
East
Soil
Deep brown limestone and gravel
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
1 ha 68 a 97 ca - [4,17 Acres]
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1945, 1954, 2005, 2011
Winemaking
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The proportion of de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters varies depending on the vintage. The wines are punched down daily in order to extract colour, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine. The wines are aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (40-50% new oak and 50-60% one-wine barrels) which have been selected for their fine grain and moderate toast. The wines are left to age in our cellars at consistent, natural hygrometry and temperature.
Tasting
Tasting
Deep ruby red colour. The nose discloses black fruits, toasty notes and a hint of oak. The smooth, round attack gives way to a powerful and structured mid-palate. A well-balanced and very persistent wine with excellent ageing potential.
Serve with
Duck breast with seared foie gras, game, rabbit stew, roasted or grilled red meats
Serve at
14°C to 16°C
Cellaring Potential
7 to 12 years
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