Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru les Vaucrains 2009
This Nuits‑Saint‑Georges Premier Cru “Les Vaucrains” from Maison Ambroise 2009 unfolds with formidable depth and refined power, exhibiting poised dark red fruit underpinned by a clay‑limestone minerality. It is robust and opulent yet balanced by structure, evolving from wild berry perfume toward subtle underbrush and leather nuance over time.
Tasting
- Aroma
- wild red berries evolving to underbrush
- Palate
- robust, fruity, slightly spicy
- Finish
- structured with clay‑driven length
Pairs with
- venison stew
- game birds
- Époisses cheese
- Langres cheese
From the Archive
The domaine of Bertrand Ambroise was established in the late 18th century in the village of Prémeaux-Prissey, just south of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Today the estate has expanded to 42 acres which are worked diligently by Bertrand and his family.
Bertrand produces some of the finest examples of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Burgundy. He often works with 10%-30% lower yields than are allowed. His genuine passion only to produce wines from absolutely ripe grapes demands a severe green harvest and an additional inspection or sorting of the fruit prior to fermentation. All of this detail work has created a worldwide demand for his wines.
The style of Bertrand’s wines can be characterized as ripe, deeply extracted, full bodied, structured Pinot Noirs with clean fruit flavors being the focus.