Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges

Aromatic range of black fruits (blueberries, blackberries). Animal notes.

Vinification	After a few days of pre-fermentation maceration (5–6 days), fermentation takes place over about 15 days, without adding yeast. The cap-punching and pumping over operations are carried out as necessary to preserve all of the wine's elegance without excessive extraction. After pneumatic pressing and several days in vats, the wines are racked off by gravity, with the proportion of new barrels no greater than 25%.
Vineyard Soil	Brown soils, deep limestone and very stony. This was the first plot to be planted with vines in the year 1000.
Tasting Notes	The aromatic range plays on black fruits (blueberries, blackberries) and spices mixed with more animal notes (musk and fur), especially for the somewhat older vintages. This is a powerful, complex wine with a nice structure that lets it face the years without fear.
Food Pairings	Being full-bodied, this Saint Georges goes well with spicy dishes, game (either marinated or not), tarts, meat dishes with mushroom sauces, and ripened cheeses.