Louis Lequin
Nuits Saint Georges Les Brulees 2019
| Denomination | AOC Nuits Saint Georges |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barriques for 10–16 months (20–30% new wood). |
- AOC Origin: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Pinot Noir, harvested in 2019, 13% vol
- Aroma and colour: ruby red, notes of ripe fruit and undergrowth
- Vinification: hand-picked, cold maceration, indigenous yeasts
- Ageing and serving: barrique for 10–16 months, decant for 1 hour, potential of 15 years
Description
What kind of wine is it
Nuits Saint Georges Les Brulees by Louis Lequin is a still red wine from Burgundy. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, it stands out for its ruby red colour. The aromatic profile combines lively fruity notes with hints of undergrowth. On the palate, it expresses an elegant and mineral style, characterised by a depth that evolves into a persistent and harmonious finish. The vinification, guided by indigenous yeasts, enhances the identity of the grape variety, preserving its natural freshness.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the southern sector of Nuits Saint Georges, in the heart of the prestigious Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. In this area, the characteristics of the soil give the wines a mineral and refined character, combined with significant structure. The Louis Lequin vineyards are spread over several plots, treated only with organic fertilisers. In addition to Pinot Noir, the estate also grows Chardonnay for the production of white wines. The management of the rows involves the Cordon de Royat pruning system, which is essential for controlling yields and ensuring optimal sun exposure and aeration of the bunches.
How is it produced
The process begins with manual harvesting, followed by the selection of the grapes, which are mostly destemmed, with possible use of whole bunches. Vinification lasts for about a month and goes through three key stages: a cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation, and a final phase of skin contact for balanced extraction. The wine then matures through ageing in French oak barrels for a period ranging from ten to sixteen months. The judicious use of new wood enriches the structure and aromatic complexity, while maintaining overall harmony.
History and Curiosities
This elegant Pinot Noir expresses the true soul of Burgundy and comes from the prestigious AOC Nuits-Saint-Georges. Made from grapes grown with organic fertilisers and hand-harvested, the wine reveals remarkable depth combined with refined fruity and undergrowth notes. The meticulous vinification with indigenous yeasts is completed with expert ageing in French oak barriques for a period of 10-16 months. The result is a ruby red glass of extraordinary balance, mineral and elegant, with excellent ageing potential.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
I prune the Pinot Noir vines according to the Cordon de Royat method; this allows me to limit the yield, to aerate the vine and to give more sunlight to the grapes. These factors give greater grape maturity, more colour and more flavour. Read more
| Name | Louis Lequin Nuits Saint Georges Les Brulees 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Nuits Saint Georges AOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Louis Lequin |
| Story | History and Curiosities This elegant Pinot Noir expresses the true soul of Burgundy and comes from the prestigious AOC Nuits-Saint-Georges. Made from grapes grown with organic fertilisers and hand-harvested, the wine reveals remarkable depth combined with refined fruity and undergrowth notes. The meticulous vinification with indigenous yeasts is completed with expert ageing in French oak barriques for a period of 10 6 months. The result is a ruby red glass of extraordinary balance, mineral and elegant, with excellent ageing potential. |
| Origin | Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy, France) |
| Fermentation | 1 week |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; mostly destemmed grapes with occasional whole bunches; cold maceration; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing in French oak barriques (20–30% new wood) for 10–16 months |
| Wine making | 100% manual harvest; mostly destemmed grapes with occasional whole clusters; cold maceration for 1 week, fermentation for 1 week with indigenous yeasts, followed by 2 weeks of maceration/extraction (overall vinification about 1 month); ageing in French oak barriques for 10–16 months with 20–30% new wood. |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barriques for 10–16 months (20–30% new wood). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |