Nuits St Georges 1er Cru En Rue de Chaux Domaine Bertrand Ambroise 2022

Nuits St Georges 1er Cru En Rue de Chaux, Domaine Bertrand Ambroise, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France, 2022

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir, limestone soil, organic, 60 year old vines, yield 45hl/ha, hand picked, 17 months' oak ageing (100% new), bottled unfined/unfiltered

Producer Tasting Note:

Complex Pinot aroma of black fruits and new wood spice notes. A powerful, velvety textured palate with flavours of dark chocolate, black cherry, blackcurrant, spice and leather. Drink 2028-2040

The domaine originates from the 18th century with vineyards around Nuit-St-Georges. 1987 was the year in which Bertrand took over the domaine and now Bertrand and Martine Ambroise have handed over much of the day to day running of the estate to their children, François and Ludivine. The estate style is one of rich opulent whites and full-bodied, powerful reds that age spectacularly. Vinification is traditional; nearly all the Pinot Noir is destemmed, given an extended maceration of 15 to 25 days and aged for 12-18 months in a mixture of 400 litre and 228 litre barrels, a high proportion of which is renewed each year. The estate has been certified organic by Ecocert since 2013.

Food Match: Perfectly pairs with duck or goose dishes, cheeses such as Époisses or Langres