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    Domaine Moillard Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Argillats"

    2019
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    History

    This iconic estate produces mainly red wines from the Côte de Nuits, recognised as a terroir d'excellence for the expression of Pinot Noir. Moillard wines are of exceptionally refined and elegant.

    Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Argillats"

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    The vineyards are located around the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, renowned for centuries for its production of red Burgundy. It gave its name to the Côte de Nuits.
    The parcel "Les Argillats" is between 250 and 300 meters above sea level and is facing South.

    Soil

    Soils derived from gravel and silt descended from the Côte.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel. Pre-fermentation - temperature controlled cold maceration during 10 days. Long fermentation during
    which pigeages and pumping over are performed. Postfermentation - maceration at 30°C for 5 days. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months. 30% new oak and 70% oak barrels used between 1 and 3 times. The oak is mainly sourcedfrom the Vosges region.

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    Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Argillats"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Garnet red with ruby highlights.

    Nose

    Aromas of strawberries, blackcurrant and raspberries.

    Palate

    Tannins are firm and beautiful feshness on the mouth.

    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

    15-17°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 10 years.

    2019

    Cool Spring and Hot Summer

    The 2019 vintage in the Côte de Nuits was marked by a cool and wet spring, followed by a hot and dry summer. After early budbreak in late March thanks to a mild winter, cool temperatures and abundant rains in April and May slowed the vegetative cycle, delaying flowering by about two weeks compared to 2018.

    The summer was very hot and dry, with several heatwaves exceeding 35°C, causing slight water stress for the vines, concentrating the grapes but limiting yields. The harvest began around September 12 in the early sectors, ending around September 25-26 with volumes generally in the average despite the dry summer.

    Red Wines

    The 2019 red wines from the Côte de Nuits show beautiful concentration with silky tannins and good acidity bringing freshness and tension. Their deep ruby robe suggests great aromatic richness on black fruits and spices. This atypical vintage offers elegant wines, combining structure, complexity, and balance, with promising aging potential due to their concentration and sustained acidity.

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