Côte De Nuits-Villages Domaine du Préau

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Côte De Nuits-Villages Domaine du Préau

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Location
This estate’s vineyard is located in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits, in the village of Brochon, which is just next to Gevrey-Chambertin.
Soil The vines grow in reddish-brown soil at the foot of the slope where silt has descended and combined with limestone pebbles.
Grape variety 100 % Pinot Noir.
Vinification Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled open vats (28/30°C) with regular punching of the cap followed by 12 to 14 months ageing in oak barrels with maximum 15% new oak.
Robe Beautiful intense ruby red in colour.
Nose The first nose is evocative of stone fruits (cherry, plum) with base notes reminiscent of cocoa.
Palate Gorgeous structure, soft, delicate tannins with flavours of cherry followed by a hint of cocoa and coffee.
Serve with Try this wine with typical Burgundian dishes such as poached eggs in red wine sauce, beef bourguignon, coq au vin and game. It goes well with mild cheeses such as Saint-Félicien, Brie or Pont-l’Evêque.
Serve at 14 to 16°C
Cellaring potential Enjoy within 3 years to best appreciate this wine’s freshness.