Lot presentation

Bourgogne Coteaux de Champlitte François de Nicolay 2022

The wine

This red Burgundy is produced from Pinot Noir grapes planted in clay and limestone soils. The 30-year-old vines are cultivated biodynamically. Manual harvests are followed by a two-week fermentation process in concrete vats with native yeasts.
This red Burgundy displays a bright ruby-red colour. The nose reveals aromas of red berries, with hints of undergrowth and sweet spices. The supple, fruity attack gives way to fine, well-integrated tannins and a perfectly balanced acidity. The finish is slightly spicy and persistent.
This wine pairs beautifully with roast poultry, grilled red meats or mature cheeses. It is best served between 16 and 18 °C and can be cellared for 3 to 5 years.

About the Producer François de Nicolaÿ

Having lived in Paris for a few years, François de Nicolaÿ, chose to take over the running of the family domain in Savigny-lès-Beaune (Chandon de Briailles) in the early 2000s. Alongside this prestigious estate, he decided to start his own wine trading business under his own name – François de Nicolaÿ.
For these wines, he uses grapes that are certified organic or biodynamic so that he can show off their full characteristics and the terroirs where they grow. Vinification and ageing are conducted naturally without any additives (some wines are natural while others have a bit of sugar added to them) in an old cellar in Savigny-Lès-Beaune. There is no pumping over or punching down, neither is the wine filtered or clarified. Tasting these wines will leave you wanting more; they are delicious with an airy character. We also enjoy them for their purity.
As the business grows as does the range while the prices remain reasonable for the appellations.