Nuits saint Georges 1er Cru Chateau Gris '18
Albert Bichot
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The Château Gris castle was built in the 18th century in the middle of its 3.5 ha (8.6 acre) walled vineyard. After the vineyards were destroyed by phylloxera, the roof of the castle was covered with grey slate although tiles are the traditional material used in Burgundy. The people of Nuits-Saint-Georges therefore began to refer to it as Château Gris (grey castle) and the name stuck. Further to a court ruling in the 1920s, the name “Château Gris” was allowed to prevail over the name of the place (lieu-dit) "Les Crots" where the vines are planted. The vines are planted on terraces that cling to the slope at an altitude of 280 meters. The plots of land at the foot of the castle produce Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru “Château Gris” red, while those at higher altitudes are planted with Chardonnay grapes and entitled to produce the white Nuits-Saint-Georges “Les Terrasses”.
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- Wine Country
- France
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- Grape varieties wine
- Pinot Noir
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- Wine-food combination
- This Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Château-Gris" is a fantastic wine to match with red meat, dishes in wine sauce, marinated game and aged cheeses.
About this wine
Description & facts
Château-Gris is a castle that was built in the 18th century in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the middle of a 3.5-hectare walled vineyard. Its name comes from the grey (gris) colour of its slate roof, which is unusual in Burgundy where tiles are predominant. Its terraced vineyard, which is rather rare in Burgundy, is organic certified. It culminates at an altitude of 280 metres. The plots close to the castle are planted with pinot noir grapes, while chardonnay is grown higher up. The vines have an average age of over 40 years. The vineyard’s altitude, steep slope that faces due east, and characteristic clay-limestone soil (Bathonian stage of the Middle Jurassic) provide optimal conditions for yielding fine, elegant wines. The wines of Château Gris are bear the certified “organic wine” label.
- Producer
- Albert Bichot
- Country of origin
- France
- Wine Region
- Burgundy
- Classification
- AOC Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grape varieties wine
- Pinot Noir
- % of grape varieties wine
- 100% Pinot noir
- Tasting note
- Elegant and classy on the nose, this Premier Cru features aromas of black fruit with fine, delicate floral notes. On the palate, the body has a great deal of sucrosity but with beautiful structure, and well-integrated oak that does not overpower the fruit. Pleasing sensation of freshness on the finish.
- Wine-food combination
- This Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Château-Gris" is a fantastic wine to match with red meat, dishes in wine sauce, marinated game and aged cheeses.
- Vinification
- The grapes are handpicked and ferments in temperature-controlled conical oak vats for about 3 weeks. After that wine ages for 15 to 15 months in oak barrels of which 25% new.
- Location Vineyard
- The Premier Cru "Chateau Gris in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits is located at the west of Nuits-Saint-Georges, on slope and terraces with an east exposure at an average height of 260m.
- Soil
- Calcareous clay
- Serving temperature
- Serve between 16 and 17°C.
- Ageing potential
- This wine is ready to drink or it may be laid down for 5 to 7 years or more.
