History
Maison Moillard is an institution in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Our House has unique know-how in the art of making and maturing Burgundy wines and Crémants and offers a fine selection of appellations throughout Burgundy, from Chablis to Mâcon and up to in Beaujolais.
Grape variety
Pinot Noir
Origin
Located in the North of the Côte de Nuits, the village of Gevrey-Chambertin is the entry point of the "Champs-Elysées of Burgundy" and presents its most fabulous Grands Crus: Chambertin, Clos de Beze ...
Soil
Brown calcic and brown calcareous soils, benefiting from marls covered up with boulders and red silts coming from the plateau.
Vinification
Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Pre-fermentation. Long fermentation during which pigeages and pumping over are performed. Post-fermentation with maceration during few days. Aged in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months. 40% new oak.
sensory characteristic
Colour
Deep and intense ruby red in colour, this wine offers aromas of black fruits on the nose.
Nose
The notes of blackberry or blueberry are followed by liquorice and cocoa.
Palate
On the palate, one find sices on an elegant an refined toast. The supple and dense tannins go along with the fruits, in a long finish.
Recommendations
Tasty meat such as roast lamb, prime rib eye steak, duck breast or game. Spicy recipes. Cheeses with strong flavours such Livarot, Munster, Maroilles, Epoisses, Langres, Ami du Chambertin, Soumaintrain...
Serving
14-16°C
Cellar potential
Drink within 8 years.