Winery Louis JadotNuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Les Cras'

The wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras'

The wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' is located in the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Perrot-Minot or the Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

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.