History

Moillard-Grivot is an iconic wine company in the Côte de Nuits and its reputation dates back to the 19th century. It is remembered for its prestigious appellations and its exceptional red wines, which bear witness to the company's development.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Origin

The Côte de Nuits-Villages wines are produced in
the Côte de Nuits. In the North, the communes of
Fixin and Brochon and in the South, Premeaux-Prissey,
Comblanchien and Corgoloin.

Soil

Very hard and stony limestone on a regular and gentle
slope. At the base of the hill, brown soil covered with silt.

Vinification

Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless
steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation
maceration around 8 ° C. Pigeages and pumping over
to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a
peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation
maceration at 25 ° C. Ageing in oak barrels between 8
to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. 20 to 30% of
new oak barrels.

Recommendations

Round wine, ideal for white meats such as rabbit but
also lamb and duck, and grilled meats. Surprising good
with sweet and sour or slightly spicy dishes (duck with
orange...). Cheeses moderately strong : Camembert,
Saint Paulin, Morbier, Reblochon...

Serving

14-16°C

Cellar potential

Drink within 3 years.