Côte de Nuits Villages
Côte de Nuits is not an appellation but a wine region producing great red wines such as Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits Saint-Georges. They are all robust and elegant red wines with an intense and fragrant bouquet.
The Côte de Nuits Villages appellation applies to the wines coming from Prémeaux to Corgoloin just south of Nuits Saint Georges. The 'terroir' there is known for the purity of the limestone. A few wines from Fixin are also in the appellation. Côte de Nuits Villages are great value red wines, very fruity and should be drunk before 5 years.
Côte de Nuits Villages wine information:
Appellation:
Appellation Côte de Nuits Villages Controlée
Location:
South of Nuits Saint Georges
Place:
Fixin, Brochon, Prémeaux, Comblanchien, Corgoloin
Soil:
Limestone
Clay
Size:
170 ha (420 acres)
Production:
1 million bottles
Very limited production of white
Grapes:
Red: Pinot Noir
White: Chardonnay
Type of wines:
Fruity medium-body red wine
Age:
3 to 5 years
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2002, 1999, 1997
Aromas:
Red fruits
Licorice
Food:
Roasted duck
Red meat
Cheese:
Brie
Brillat-Savarin
Cantal
Chaource
Salers
