Domaine Alain MichelotNuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' of the Domaine Alain Michelot is in the top 90 of wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots'.
Taste structure of the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' from the Domaine Alain Michelot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' of Domaine Alain Michelot in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' of Domaine Alain Michelot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of leather, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots'
Pairings that work perfectly with Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots'
Original food and wine pairings with Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots'
The Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' of Domaine Alain Michelot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, roast veal grand-mère madou or whole duck casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Alain Michelot's Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots'.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' from Domaine Alain Michelot are 2011, 2010, 2008, 2012 and 2007.
Informations about the Domaine Alain Michelot
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The wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots'
The wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' is located in the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg or the Domaine Henri Gouges produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Chaignots' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, floral or spices.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
