Nuits Saint Georges Au Chouillet 2011
A noble expression of Nuits‑Saint‑Georges from Lécheneaut’s venerable old vines in Au Chouillet this 2011 vintage reveals restrained wild berry and floral aromas that deepen with age into alluring confit strawberry and pale tobacco nuances drawn from the rich, marly‑alluvial terroir. The palate is compact and structured promising graceful evolution rather than immediate generosity. Sommelier Notes: Serve at cellar‑cool temperature to showcase the evolution of its earthy complexity and pair elegantly with simply roasted game birds or richly sauced pork.
Tasting
- Aroma
- wild berry, floral, earthy
- Palate
- compact and structured
- Finish
- evolving confit fruit and subtle tobacco
Pairs with
- roast duck
- game birds
- mushroom risotto
- rich pork dishes
Vineyard & Cellar
- Soil
- Oligocene marly formations are present but covered by clay loams, Shingle beds, materials derived from old cones of decomposition consisting of silt limestones on the coast as well as fluvial alluvial deposits in the Meuzin valley, a river that shared the vineyard of Nuits in two zones North and South
From the Archive
Characteristics of the Wine: The sustained dress shows a remarkable stability to the aging. In her youth, The wine expresses itself with sobriety. Vegetable nuances with wild fruity such as the apple mingle with the strawberry and some flowery notes. It asserts itself with years evolving towards aromas of confit strawberry and blond tobacco. On the palate, the compact enough, will require aging to appreciate its qualities.