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    Moillard-Grivot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes"

    2017
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    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.

    Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes"

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    The vineyards are located around the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, renowned for centuries for its production of red Burgundy. It gave its name to the Côte de Nuits.
    The Climat "Les Damodes" is located on a sloping parcel. The South-East orientation offers an optimal sunshine.

    Soil

    Soils derived from gravel and silt descended from the
    Côte.

    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. 40 to 50% of new oak barrels.

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    Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Ruby red in colour.

    Nose

    A nice nose of little red fruits like blackcurrants and red currants.

    Palate

    A surprising richness with nice tanins on the palate. The finish offers spice and fresh wood flavours.

    Recommendations

    Tasty meat such as roast lamb, prime rib eye steak, duck breast or game. Spicy recipes. Cheeses with strong flavours such Livarot, Munster, Maroilles, Epoisses, Langres, Ami du Chambertin, Soumaintrain...

    Serving

    15-17°C

    Cellar potential

    Drinking within 10 years.

    2017

    Contrasting Climatic Conditions and Complete Maturation

    The Côte de Nuits was marked by contrasting climatic conditions, with an early spring followed by a capricious summer, but an ideal late season allowing for slow and complete grape maturation.

    After a cold and dry winter, temperatures rose rapidly in late March, triggering a very early budbreak of the vine. In late April, a few morning frosts impacted some parcels, particularly in the sectors of Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis.

    Flowering occurred from the last days of May, in a very short time. The summer then alternated between heatwaves and cooler periods, with very heterogeneous precipitation depending on the sectors.

    Red Wines

    The 2017 red wines from the Côte de Nuits are distinguished by their great elegance, with silky tannins and superb aromatic freshness focused on red and black fruits. The terroirs of Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, and the best Premier Crus of Nuits-Saint-Georges are particularly successful.


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