Today, we invite you to discover a certain appellation. We will keep on doing this every so often and we hope you will enjoy discovering some wines with us. Today, we head toward Burgundy and discover Nuits-Saint-Georges. Located half-way between Beaune to the south and Dijon to the north, it is the village which gives its name to the Côte. Originally known as Nuits, it added the name of its most famous vineyard in the end of the 19th century.
Wines produced under the appellation come from the villages of Nuits St Georges and Premeaux and use the Pinot Noir grape. 41 climats are listed in 1er Cru classification. It became an AOC in 1936 and this is where the Confrérie de Tastevins was created in 1934. The area produces a robust and powerful red wine which sits well with roasted lamb, ribs, or duck breast. As it ages, its animal notes marry it well with game dishes.
In its youth, it will show aromas of cherry, strawberry, and cassis, with notes of rose flower and licorice. As it matures, some gamey notes appear, as well as leather, truffles, and prunes.
We have wines representing this village appellation from two producers on two different vintages, 2006 and 2007.
2006 produced soft wines with tanins showing a nice evolution.
2007 was a surprising vintage. Very particular wines, mellow tanins. A great pleasure.
2006 Louis Jadot Jadot Nuits St Georges (Reg $39.99, Special $35.00)
Here the expressive and pretty red berry fruit nose carries a distinct animale character with an earth and herbal quality that complements the rich, full and frank flavors that offer moderately firm tannins and fine length with good if not truly special depth. While this won't win any awards for elegance, it delivers more than respectable quality for its level and the only nit is a trace of backend warmth. Best from 2011 through 2017.
2007 Louis Jadot Nuits St Georges (Reg $39.99, Special $35.00)
Maison Louis Jadot produces a deeply coloured powerful, fullbodied Nuits-Saint-Georges of intense colour. It develops ripe, robust fruit flavours and nuances of oak in the bouquet.
2006 Faiveley Nuits St Georges (Reg $49.99, Special $44.00)
Herbal and gamy notes give way to concentrated black cherry fruit. Firm and tight, finishing on the dry side. Needs a year or so to settle down. Best from 2010 through 2016.
2007 Faiveley Nuits St Georges (Reg $49.99, Special $44.00)
Attractive currant, bilberry and spice flavors are set in relief by the vibrant structure. Sinewy, balanced and long, with bright red fruit on the aftertaste. Best from 2010 through 2016.
If you would like to purchase some of these wines, please call 337.991.9794 with your order.
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