Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges is a wine produced in both white and red varieties in the Côte de Nuit region between Dijon and Beaune, and has held an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) designation since 1936. The appellation covers an area of 310 hectares, but in reality, there are two distinct zones, as 140 hectares are classified as Premier Cru. As is the case throughout Burgundy, the term “climat” is used to define production zones. Used in Used in 1869 by Jules Verne in his book *Around the Moon* to have his characters toast one another, real astronauts eventually encountered these bottles. In May 1969, the passengers of Apollo IX were welcomed in Nuits-Saint-Georges, and a case of a unique vintage, “Terre-Lune 1959,” was presented to them with the aim of delivering it to the Moon! Most of it is produced as red wine and almost entirely from Pinot Noir. Its color reflects the appellation, tending toward very dark purple. The nose may evoke rose and licorice. In their youth, the aromas focus on cherry, strawberry, or blackcurrant. As they age, leather, truffle, or spices become more prominent. When opened young, these wines can be full-bodied and robust. Aging brings them a lot of smoothness. These wines often deserve to be cellared for 5 to 15 years to fully express themselves. For the whites, the grape variety is Chardonnay, which gives the wines a fairly deep golden color. On the nose, you’ll find white flowers and brioche-like aromas.