Nuits-Saint-Georges food and wine pairings

Nuits-Saint-Georges wines

Nuits-Saint-Georges is a small appellation of Burgundylocated in the Côte de Nuits. The appellation was validated in 1936, the first year AOCs were created. Produced in two communes of Nuits-Saint-Georges and Prémeaux, the appellation covers 307 hectares, the vast majority of which are devoted to red wines (97% of production is red wine). The distinctive character of Nuits-Saint-Georges wines lies in the fact that they don't produce a Grand Cru, but only communal or premier cru wines, where there are 41 different climats.

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How to enjoy a Nuits-Saint-Georges wine?

Visit Nuits-Saint-Georges wines are made from Pinot Noir. This grape variety produces rich, red-fruit wines, and, depending on climate and ageing, very mineral wines, some with good tannin. For Nuits-Saint-Georges communaux, it's best to wait at least 5 to 8 years before tasting. If you open it before then, don't hesitate to decant it to oxygenate it. However, you'll be tasting it on the fruit, whereas wines of this quality could give you much more aromatic complexity if drunk at maturity. For the Nuits-Saint-Georges premier cruIn this case, it's imperative to wait 10 years, or even 15 years for great vintages, before opening your bottle. On quality climates, the wines are powerful, tannic and austere, requiring time before revealing all their qualities.

In any case, once your wine has been opened, serve it at a temperature of 15°-16°, so that the aromas open up smoothly and without thermal shock.

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What to eat with a Nuits-Saint-Georges wine? 

Visit Nuits-Saint-Georges wines are wines which, when opened at the right moment, give powerful mouthfeel, with aromas of undergrowth and red fruit, and which, depending on the quality and complexity of the terroir, are endowed with a fine minerality.

With a "classic" Nuits-Saint-Georges, you can eat very tasty dishes. The wine will be fruity, round and go well with red meats in sauce, roast lamb or small game with prunes.

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• Nuits-Saint-Georges 2012 Les Quatre Vignes - Laurent Père et fils

Well-known for his négociant wines, Dominique Laurent embarked on a new adventure in 2006 with his son Jean. A large proportion of the grapes come from a property rented from a small winegrower, which he vinifies without sulfur. Barrels are used for this cuvée, bringing toasty, spicy notes to the wine. You can enjoy it now, opening it 1 hour beforehand without decanting, or wait another 2-3 years.

For Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, more powerful dishes will be required, as even after several years, the wine will release powerful aromas that need to be balanced.

You can pair it with game in hunter's sauce, rare prime rib or duck breast.

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• Nuits-St-Georges 1er cru 2012 Aux Vignerondes - Faiveley

A family-run business since 1825, the Faiveley family can count on Erwan Faivelay to continue running the company.

The Premier Cru "Aux Vignerondes" is not far from the AOC Vosne-Romanée.

The wine is still very fruity, combining wild berries, black cherries and hints of spice and licorice.

Slight notes of evolution appear, adding complexity on a leathery finish.

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