Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru

"Les Cailles"

2022

100% Pinot Noir

Region: Cote de Nuits, Bourgogne

ESTATE HISTORY

The Gille family was present at Comblanchien as early as 1570. They are now the oldest family in the village. The estate as it exists today was built by Vivant Gille (1877-1938) and the vineyards expanded by Pierre Gille (born in 1947) and his wife Anne.

TERROIR

These old vines are located south of Nuits St Georges, mid slope. Les Cailles are small pebbles forming a natural drain. As a result of this drainage Les Cailles are the most concentrated wines of Nuits St Georges.
Grown in Vosnes-Romanee vineyards of limestone and clay.

VITICULTURE

Ploughing, Guyot pruning, free of pesticides and herbicides.

WINEMAKING

Harvested manually. Vinification starts with 5 days of cold maceration followed by natural fermentation without external yeast or temperature control. Maturation last 15 months in fine texture, medium toasted, oak barrels (1/3 new barrels).

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Color: Intense crimson
Nose: Red fruit with hints of blackcurrant
Les cailles maintains a consistent profile of chewy tannins and volume. Ripe fruit on the palate is followed with a touch of spice and notes of rosewood. Maturity will reveal leather, truffle and notes of game.

Enjoy with hearty game, fish and red wine sauce and sof cheeses like Epoisses. Although this wine has substancial aging capability it is also enjoyable to drink on the fruit.