NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES PREMIER CRU “CHÂTEAU-GRIS”
MONOPOLE
CHÂTEAU-GRIS
PRESENTATION
LOCATION
Bourgogne
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir
TERROIR
Calcareous clay soil
Surface area of the vineyard : 6,30 ha
Age of vines : 35-40 years old
Built in the early 19th century, Château-Gris sits on a slope to the south
west of Nuits-Saint-Georges, at the heart of a 8.5 clos (walled vineyard).
Back then, the locals named it as such because its roof is covered with
grey (gris) slate whereas glazed tiles are more common in Burgundy and
the name hasn’t changed to the present day. Following a court decision in
the 1920s, the name Château-Gris has taken precedence over the name
“Les Crots”, where the plot is located.
The vines are planted on terraces at altitudes of between 260 and 330
metres in order to cling to the slope of the hill. The plots down around the
Château produce the red Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru “Château-Gris”
while the higher plots are planted with Chardonnay grapes and yield the
white Nuits-Saint-Georges “Les Terrasses”.
WINEMAKING/AGEING
Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery.
Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21
days.
Aging in oak barrels (35 to 40% new barrels) for 16 to 17 months.
TASTING
The extremely elegant nose combines scents of red and black fruit
(raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant…) with subtle floral notes (rose, violet,
peony…) and a delicate hint of oak. This wine is smooth on the palate and
features rich, fleshy fruit flavours and structure owed to sophisticated
tannins. A distinguished wine that offers a lovely sensation of freshness
on the finish.
SERVING
Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, duck, game)
Medium to mature cheeses
Recipe suggestion: beef tenderloin with confit shallot sauce
QUOTES
Tim Atkin: 93/100 (2023)
Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2022)
James Suckling: 95/100 (2020

$190,

Albert Bichot Nuits St Georges 1st Cru Chateau Gris 2018 x 1