Domaine Chanson
Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019
Nuits-St-Georges, Burgundy
The area of production is located in the commune of Nuits Saint Georges, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. The grapes are sourced from selected plots of vineyard South of the village, at the border of the “Premier Cru” area.
VINEYARD
The area of production is located in the commune of Nuits Saint Georges, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. The grapes are sourced from selected plots of vineyard South of the village, at the border of the “Premier Cru” area
WINEMAKING
Chanson’s approach to Villages, Premier and Grands Crus reds is characterized by minimal intervention, emphasizing the infusion of natural elements. Grapes are vinified entirely as whole clusters to achieve a deeper color and heightened structural and aromatic complexity. The fruit is hand-selected for optimal ripeness and quality, and, to preserve its fresh fruit characteristics, promptly chilled upon arrival in a proprietary tunnel that provides rapid cooling without exposure to oxygen. The process is completed with Champagne-style fractional pressing to extract only the purest juice, followed by extended aging for 17 to 19 months in barrel, with 30% new oak used in the process.
VINTAGE
After a mild winter, spring settled down with important variations of temperatures and abundant rain which engendered millerandage (small berries). Summer was warm punctuated by several heat waves and a few thunderstorms episodes which brought some water. The harvest started mid September under a bright sunshine.
TASTING NOTES
Bright ruby color. Intense aromas of ripe and black cherries on a hint of chocolate mixed with spices. Complex and well-balanced. Deep and dense texture. Concentrated with elegant tannins. Long and generous finish.
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Nuits-St-Georges, Burgundy
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$72
Trade Materials
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