COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Jean-Claude Boisset
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Chaignots 2020 is a single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France, produced by Jean-Claude Boisset. The 'Aux Chaignots' climat, meaning 'place of oak trees,' is situated on the upper slopes of Nuits-Saint-Georges with an eastern exposure and limestone-rich soils. The producer, Jean-Claude Boisset, founded in 1961, adheres to a philosophy of 'origin, purity, and elegance,' emphasizing minimal intervention and respect for terroir. Winemaker Grégory Patriat oversees the estate's focus on quality and purity. The 2020 vintage was noted for its balance and concentration, yielding wines with high color and aromatic intensity due to optimal ripeness and lower yields.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Chaignots' derives from the Burgundian word for oak trees.
Fact 02
The Jean-Claude Boisset winery is housed in a former Ursuline convent.
Fact 03
Production for this 2020 vintage was a mere 390 bottles.
Fact 04
The average vine age for this climat is over 50 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Chaignots 2020 was produced using Pinot Noir grapes. For the 2020 vintage, 50% of the grapes were destemmed but left whole, with fermentation occurring in temperature-controlled wooden vats using indigenous yeasts. A cold maceration of 4 days was followed by a 17-day maceration with two punch-downs. The wine was vinified without sulfur. Aging took place for 4 months in 300-liter French oak barrels, which were gently toasted, without racking and on the lees. The harvest for the 2020 vintage occurred on September 6th.
