Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Aux Thorey" 2012

Tasting notes

A very bright ruby red with pink highlights.
The nose features strawberries and black fruits with a touch of flowers.
On the palate, black fruits with a hint of menthol.
Well-integrated tannins

Food pairing: Lamb stew

Wine Making

The grapes are picked by hand, sorted and vinified with 70% whole clusters. During the 17 days of fermentation, 5 to 7 treadings take place (punch downs by foot) as well some pumping over. After pressing, the wine is left to clarify for 2 weeks before being put into barrels (40% new oak barrels and 60% of 1, 2 and 3 year-old barrels). After 14 months in barrel, the wine is racked into tank where it rests for three months before bottling. The wine is neither fined nor filtered.