Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes"
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vignoble
The plot producing grapes for "Les Damodes" is located in the north of Nuits-Saint-Georges, next to the Vosne-Romanée vineyard.
superficie
0,11 ha
altitude
230 m
exposition
East facing
sol
Shallow soil of pebbly silt
encepagement
Pinot Noir, average age 120 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 300 bottles per annum
format
75cl bottles. For larger sizes contact the Domaine at the beginning of the year.
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robe
Dark, dense ruby
aromatique
Black fruits with notes of graphite and roasting and a slight chalkiness in the background
bouche
Initially closed, with remarkable complexity and structure. Beautifully integrated with good acidity and a hint of chalkiness on the finish.
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temperature
15-16°C
aeration
Serve 10 minutes before tasting. Ideally, served in Burgundy glasses.
garde
20 years
accords
When mature the wine is a delicious accompaniment to poultry, game birds and, by the same token, with white meat and black truffles.