The Domaine Alain Michelot of Nuits-Saint-Georges of Burgundy

Domaine Alain Michelot
The winery offers 15 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 30 of the estates of Burgundy.
It is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine Alain Michelot is one of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in of Nuits-Saint-Georges to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Alain Michelot Estate is a discreet gem nestled in the heart of the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France. Established in this picturesque village for over seven generations, it perpetuates a wine tradition that dates back to nearly two centuries. Spread out over approximately 7.5 hectares, this vineyard primarily cultivates Pinot noir, the king grape of Burgundy. Each vineyard plot is carefully maintained, benefitting from attention and expertise passed down from generation to generation. The estate practices rational agriculture, respectful of the land and its natural balance. The cellar of the Alain Michelot Estate is located in the basements of the estate, a place imbued with serenity and mystery, where each barrel holds a precious alchemy. Here is where the fruit of the vines is transformed into wine, through a delicate winemaking process that respects the typicity and expression of each vintage. The aging is done in oak barrels, giving the wine a subtle aromatic complexity. The wines of the Alain Michelot Estate are treasures of Burgundy, repeatedly rewarded for their finesse and balance. They elegantly and authentically express the terroir of Nuits-Saint-Georges crus, where minerals, red fruits, and spices meld into exquisite harmony. The palette of the estate's wines is broad, ranging from elegant and fruity wines to more structured and powerful ones, worthy of the finest tables. Visiting the Alain Michelot Estate is not only about discovering an exceptional wine, but also sharing a passion, a history, and a tradition that have been perpetuated with the same enthusiasm for nearly two centuries.

Top Domaine Alain Michelot wines

Looking for the best Domaine Alain Michelot wines in Nuits-Saint-Georges among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Alain Michelot wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Alain Michelot wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Alain Michelot

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Alain Michelot

How Domaine Alain Michelot wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of boeuf en daube, osso buco or piperade.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Alain Michelot

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Alain Michelot. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Alain Michelot. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Alain Michelot

  • 2008With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.95/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Alain Michelot.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges is a town in eastern Burgundy which gives its name to the Côte de Nuits, the Northern half of the Côte d'Or wine district. It is known for relatively Powerful, Complex red wines from the Pinot Noir grape variety. This represents 97 percent of production, with a small amount of white wine made from Chardonnay. In terms of surface area, with 320 hectares (790 acres) of Village and premier cru Vineyards, Nuits-Saint-Georges is the second largest of the 26 commune titles in the Côte d'Or, fractionally smaller than Beaune.

There are also around 315 hectares (778 acres) of vineyards within its boundaries which produce regional wines. In addition to covering land immediately north and South of the town, the appellation also includes the vineyards of its neighbor, Premeaux Prissey, where one-quarter of the premier cru climats are located. There are 41 premier cru climats belonging to the appellation; wines made from their grapes, and conforming to the strictest of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation rules, may claim the title Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru. While the town does not boast any grand cru sites, its many premier cru vineyards are rated among the finest in the district.

Although Dijon, to the north, is Burgundy's administrative Center, and Beaune, to the south, is the wine capital, Nuits-Saint-Georges holds its own as an important viticultural location. Many long-established wine merchants and negociants have made their businesses and homes here. The town has had its own Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation since September 1936, but has been the source of respected red wines for the best Part of a millennium. The Saint-Georges vineyard, in particular, just south of the town, has been known as a source of excellent wines by locals and royalty alike for many hundreds of years.

The top white wines of Domaine Alain Michelot

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Alain Michelot

How Domaine Alain Michelot wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pasta with zucchini, cucumber pie or shrimp with cream and fettuccine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Alain Michelot

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Alain Michelot. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, apples or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Alain Michelot

  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Alain Michelot.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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