Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru AOC - Domaine des Perdrix

In the glass, the Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru of Domaine des Perdrix reveals a bright light red color. Held at a slight angle, the Burgundy goblet reveals a charming garnet red hue at the edges. After the first swirl, one can perceive a first-rate balance in this red wine, as it does not stand out on the glass walls as watery or syrupy or liqueur-like. The bouquet of this red wine from Burgundy seduces with aromas of plum, violet, lily and lilac. It is its fruity nature that makes this wine so special.

The Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru from Domaine des Perdrix is just right for those who like it dry. But it is never dry or brittle, as you would expect from a wine icon segment. On the palate, the texture of this balanced red wine is wonderfully silky. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru flatters with a soft mouthfeel without lacking in juicy liveliness. The final of this mature red wine from the Burgundy wine region finally convinces with considerable reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral hints of the soils dominated by clay and marl.

Vinification of the Domaine des Perdrix Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru

The balanced Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru from France is a single varietal wine made from the Pinot Noir grape variety. In Burgundy, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of limestone, clay and marl. Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru is an Old World wine through and through, as this Frenchman exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. The grapes for this red wine from France are harvested, at the time of optimal ripeness, exclusively by hand. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully ground. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by a maturation of 12 months in small oak barrels.

Food recommendation for Domaine des Perdrix Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru

This French red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to pasta with sausage dumplings, stuffed peppers or lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs.

Awards for the Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru from Domaine des Perdrix

This wine from Burgundy convinces not only us, no also renowned wine journalists awarded him with 90 points and more. Among the ratings can be found for the 2015 vintage

• Wine Spectator - 95 points

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