Nuits St Georges
The village of Nuits Saint Georges gives its name to the Côte de Nuits. The Côte de Nuits starts just south of Dijon to the edge of Cote de Beaune.
Nuits Saint Georges produces mostly red wines. Red Côte de Nuits are robust and elegant. Their bouquet is intense and fragrant.
The other villages producing Côte de Nuits are Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée (see Romanée-Conti).
Nuits Saint Georges wine information:
Appellation:
Appellation Nuits Saint Georges Controlée
Appellation Nuits Saint Georges Premier Cru
Location:
South of Dijon city
Place:
Nuits Saint Georges, Prémeaux
Soil:
Clayey limestone
Rocks
Size:
300 ha (740 acres)
Production:
1.7 million bottles
Limited white wine production
Grapes:
Red: Pinot Noir
White: Chardonnay
Type of wines:
Full body red wine
Age:
5 to 20 years
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2002, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1985
Aromas:
Cherry
Blackcurrant
Truffle
Food:
Roast game
Meat in red wine sauce
Cheese:
Brie
Cantal
