Nuits-Saint-Georges
1er Cru Clos des Argillières 2024
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 extend over 6 kilometres, with 140 hectares of Premier Cru vines. The range of soils, exposure and locations here creates a great diversity of terroirs. The area is bisected by the valley of the small Meuzin river, and the village itself.
The premier cru "Les Argillières" is located in Prémeaux-Prissey, at the top of the hill. The slope is particularly steep. The name 'Argillière' comes from an exploitation of clay which was in place of this climate.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: clay-limestone, presence of pebbles.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0.3191 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 7 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 80 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 23 September 2024.
The grapes were handpicked. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes were 70% destemmed but not crushed and were gravity-fed into tanks. Total maceration of 14 days of which 2 days cold (12 ° C): Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 6 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 14 months in first-fill barrels, without racking.
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 16, 2025, unfined wine, light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 292.
Vintage
Elegant and Structured
The 2024 vintage, marked by limited sunshine and frequent rainfall, required constant attention in the vineyard. At Les Ursulines, meticulous sorting allowed the selection of the most promising grapes (with very low yields in red), fully expressing the qualitative potential of the harvest. The result meets our highest expectations: the whites display beautiful freshness and acidity, while the reds reveal intense fruit character and supple tannins.
Ageing potential: between 7 to 10 years.
Tasting notes
Wine with a deep, clear ruby color. The expressive nose is dominated by dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), complemented by spicier notes of black pepper and a subtle smoky touch. The palate is round and harmonious, supported by generous fruit and fine tannins that elegantly structure the wine.
