Nuits-Saint-Georges
1er Cru Les Terres Blanches 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
The Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation has only 6.79 ha of white premier cru. A rarity!
The plot "Les Terres Blanches" located at the edge of the forest of the Mountain on the village of Premeaux-Prissey offers the most famous chardonnays of the appellation. Exposed south, the soil is predominantly limestone, it is light and very filtering. Dotted with small white gravel, it gives its name to the climate.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot blanc
Soils: mostly limestone, light and very filtering.
Orientation: South
Surface area under vine: 0.083 ha
Yield: 27 hL/ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Average age of the vine: 45 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 17 September 2023.
The grapes were handpicked.
At the winery: the whole bunches of grapes were gently pressed for 2½ hours. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C then was immediately transferred to barrels with no settling to preserve a maximum of lees.
Ageing
Maturation: aged for 17 months with no racking or stirring to bring out all of this wine’s minerality. 100% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a subtle, delicate touch of oak were used.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on March 12, 2025, wine fined with bentonite, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 293.
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: 10 years and more.
Tasting notes
With its beautiful yellow color, this Pinot Blanc expresses powerful aromas of lime blossom, acacia and citrus, subtly enhanced by delicate smoky notes. On the palate, floral fragrances mingle with saline nuances and elegant minerality. Combining concentration and freshness, tasting reveals a harmonious balance. A finely crafted wine with a long, persistent finish.
