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    Moillard Nuits-Saint-Georges

    2018
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    History

    Maison Moillard is an institution in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Our House has unique know-how in the art of making and maturing Burgundy wines and Crémants and offers a fine selection of appellations throughout Burgundy, from Chablis to Mâcon and up to in Beaujolais.

    Nuits-Saint-Georges

    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.

    Soil

    Soils derived from gravel and silt descended from the Côte.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel. Long fermentation during which pigeages and pumping over are performed. Post-fermentation - maceration at 30°C. Aged in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months. 30% new oak.

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    Nuits-Saint-Georges

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    A ruby colour with purple highlights.

    Nose

    The nose presents red fruits, spicy and woody notes. With time, the wine will gain complexity & elegance.

    Palate

    A fleshy mouth, with ripe aromas of strawberry jam. Tannins are really presents on the finish and will guarantee a good cellaring potential.

    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

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 10 years.

    2018

    An Exceptional Vintage of Anthology

    The 2018 vintage in the Côte de Nuits is considered an anthology vintage, exceptional in many respects. The year was marked by very favorable climatic conditions with a rainy spring recharging the soil's water reserves, followed by a hot and dry summer ideal for grape ripening.

    Budbreak was early in mid-April, flowering occurred in late May under summer temperatures, and véraison began as early as July 10 under the heat. The summer was almost canicular with several heatwaves exceeding 35°C in July and August. However, cool nights preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the grapes.

    Red Wines

    The 2018 red wines from the Côte de Nuits are distinguished by their intense ruby robe, gourmand nose of ripe red and black fruits, and ample and silky palate. These are structured and powerful wines with lots of substance and concentration, but also superb aromatic freshness. Their great tannic richness combined with good acidity gives them excellent aging potential.


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