Aegerter Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaboeufs

Since 1994, the Aegerter Family has been cultivating and vinifying more than 10 hectares of land. The Domain conjure innovation and respect for traditions. Our signature: precise and elegant wines.

TERROIR

GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir

SOIL: Clay-limestone

APPELLATION: A village appellation or Premier Cru, from Vosne-Romanée to Premeaux -Prissey, Nuits-Saint-Georges produces almost exlusively red wines.

Did you know? The climate «Les Chaboeufs» is located at the entrance of the Combe des Vallerots.

THE KNOW-HOW

HARVESTING: The grapes are cut and sorted by hand.

VINIFICATION: The grapes are destemmed and then placed between 2 and 4 days in stainless steel vats for pre-fermentation maceration. The vinification is done in vats.

AGEING: Ageing is done in oak barrels, 30% of which are new, for 10 to 12 months.

TASTING

TASTING NOTE: The dress is a very brilliant carmine red. A classic Pinot Noir nose with an extra touch of cherries and fresh mushrooms.
The palate is tender with an already almost melted finish. A beautiful Burgundian expression.

FOOD & WINE PAIRING: EJoue de boeuf aux carottes, Gigot de sept heures.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE: between 15° et 16°C.

AGEING POTENTIAL: Delicious young, it has great ageing potential between 10 and 15 years.

Comments made by Fabrice Sommier Best Sommelier in France 2007