Nuits-Saint-Georges
Les Charbonnières 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
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.
Les Charbonnières are located at the southern end of the village, where the altitude is a little lower than in the north. The soil consists mainly of marl, combined with sand and pebbles from the top of the slope. Grape maturity is always excellent here.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: marls associated with sand and pebbles from the top of the hill.
Orientation: South-East
Surface area under vine: 1.2267 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 25 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 59 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 13 September 2023.
The grapes were handpicked. First sorting in the vineyard, second on the sorting table upon receipt of the harvest.
At the winery: 60% of grapes were destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration lasted a total of 24 days including 2 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 2 punchings of the cap. Vinification without sulfur. Bioprotection.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 14 months with no racking using a proportion of 41% 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 18, 2024, wine fined with bentonite, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 4,156.
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 5 to 7 years.
Awards
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui Magazine - 15,5/20
JancisRobinson.com -Negociants'2023 Burgundies - 16.5+ / 20
Tasting notes
With its deep, intense ruby color, this wine reveals a powerful bouquet of black fruits, enhanced by subtle floral notes evoking whole harvests, roses and violets. On the palate, it seduces with its concentration, richness and mellow tannins, carried by a velvety texture. This Nuits-Saint-Georges is both gourmand and floral, with a long, persistent finish.
