Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Hauts Poirets"
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vignoble
At the southern end of Nuits-Saint-Georges, grapes for "Les Hauts Poirets" are grown on a steep sloping plot on the hilltop above the old quarry.
superficie
0,29 ha
altitude
330 m
exposition
South / Southeast facing
sol
Shallow topsoil over limestone outcrop
encepagement
Pinot Noir, average age 70 years, Guyot trained
densite
10 000 vines / hectare on low trellising
methode
Organic Culture.
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cave
Harvested by hand and when ripe, the grapes are then sorted. Depending on the year, 0 to 40% of the entire harvest is put into vats. The wines are cooled slightly. Vatting lasts between 20 and 25 days. After racking, pressing and settling, the wine is barreled for malolactic fermentation before beginning an aging period of 24 months. A single racking and no filtration before bottling. no new barrels.
elevage
0% new barrels since 2020.
production
Average 900 bottles per annum
format
75cl bottles. For larger sizes, contact the Domaine at the beginning of the year.
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robe
Bright, deep ruby
aromatique
Well ripened red and black fruits with a hint of chalkiness.
bouche
Initial purity on the palate. The elegance of the fruit compliments rather than masks the tannins. Finishes with a chalky mineral mouthfeel.
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temperature
15-16°C
aeration
Open 10 minutes before tasting. Ideally served in Burgundy glasses.
garde
10 to 15 years
accords
Delicious with poultry, fish in tomato based sauces and Asian dishes.