Nuits-Saint-Georges, Les Terrasses Chateau Gris '21
Albert Bichot
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The Chateau Gris castle was built in the 18th century in the middle of its 3.5 ha walled vineyard. After the vines were destroyed by phylloxera, the roof of the castle was covered with grey slate whereas tiles are traditionally used in Burgundy. The people of Nuits-Saint-Georges therefore began to refer to it as Château Gris (“grey castle”) and the name stuck. In Nuits-Saint-Georges, only 7.3 ha produce white wines, including 4.3 ha of Premier Crus. Our 0.67 ha vineyard is located on the high terraces of the hill, above the castle.
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- Wine Country
- France
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- Grape varieties wine
- Chardonnay
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- Wine-food combination
- Ideal with fine fish, crustaceans, poultry in sauce and full-flavoured 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-Gerorges Monopole
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grape varieties wine
- Chardonnay
- % of grape varieties wine
- 100% Chardonnay
- Tasting note
- The nose develops aromas with predominant floral and mineral nuances along with a hint of toast. On the palate, this wine is very straightforward and round with a distinct mineral base, some nuances of liquorice, and an elegant, discrete woody flavour. Good overall length.
- Wine-food combination
- Ideal with fine fish, crustaceans, poultry in sauce and full-flavoured cheeses.
- Vinification
- The grapes are handpicked and 35% ferments in new oak barrels, the other 65% in stainless steel vats. After that wine (100%) ages for 14 to 18 months in oak barrels, of which 35% are new barrels.
- Location Vineyard
- Overlooks the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges on an eastward facing slope at average of 300m hight.
- Soil
- Calcareous clay
- Serving temperature
- Serve between 10°C and 12°C.
- Ageing potential
- This wine will reach its potential after several years’ ageing. Laid down for 7 to 10 years or more.
