Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles Alain Michelot (Domaine) 2010

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Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles Alain Michelot (Domaine) 2010

The wine

A family estate handed down from one generation to the next, since it was founded at the end of the 19th century, Domaine Michelot presents us with a Nuits-Saint-Georges from the Les Cailles Premier Cru. The Pinot Noir grape variety, typical of the region, used to produce this wine, has benefited from an oceanic climate with semi-continental influences, and has drawn the nutrients required to flourish from the limestone and marl soils, rich in small pebbles. Aged in wood, the wine offers excellent ageing potential, reaching 15 to 20 years in the best vintages. The wine’s ruby-red colour is tinged with reflections which, over time, gradually take on an orangey hue. The rich, varied nose reveals notes of red and black fruit, cooked fruit, sweet spices, violet, liquorice, leather and humus. Pronounced tannins create a sensation of opulence to match with dishes with lots of character.

About the Producer Alain Michelot

Domaine Michelot extends over 8 hectares between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Morey-Saint-Denis and half of its wines are premier crus. The property goes back to the 19th century, since around 1880. Four generations of winemakers have succeeded one another ever since. Alain Michelot is still present on the domaine, but it is really his daughter Elodie and her husband who are now responsible for wine production. Under their leadership, the wines have gained in elegance and the domaine has been operating a parcel of Clos Vougeot since 2010