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Wine Description
The Story
Le Clos des Forêts Saint Georges covers an area of 7.2 hectares in one piece. A unique terroir and a privileged location have shaped one of the great wines of Nuits Saint Georges from the start.
Site: Le Clos des Forêts Saint Georges covers the entire geological palette of the hillside of Nuits Saint Georges: Ladoix limestone at the bottom of the hill, Premeaux limestone in the middle, and white oolites limestone for the upper part, with by location a marked presence of ocher silt. This Clos is planted entirely in Pinot Noir.
Vinification: manual harvest, minimalist vatting, pumping-over and punching down without excess to reveal the whole aromatic palette of this great terroir. With a maximum of 50% new barrels, the aging lasts on average 15 months in barrels then 3 months in tanks before bottling.
Ageing: the generous terroir of Forêts Saint Georges shapes the soul of this wine. It builds a solid red around well-present tannins which define a wine for aging. A few years in the cellar allow it to free itself, age makes it more graceful, silky and more accomplished.
Wine Information
The weather: A cold winter, an uncertain spring and then a dream summer with warm temperatures but not excessively created ideal conditions for the ripeness of the grapes.
Harvest: A good, well-established weather made it possible to make "tailor-made" harvests while awaiting ideal ripeness. They spread from September 12 to 26. Exceptional maturity, perfect sanitary condition, thick skins ... The grapes illustrated a case study to define the potential of a very great vintage.
Food pairing: This racy red deserves great red meats. The rib of beef cooked slowly on embers is essential but we can also think of a pepper fillet, a rack of lamb with herbs or a duck breast with sweet spices.
Vintage 2005
2005 VINTAGE in Burgundy / Hopes made way for certainty.
2005 promises to produce outstanding whites, with elegance and opulence beyond the norm, and superb, seductive and well-structured red wines.
The richness of these wines perfectly expresses the diversity of the region. A wine of excellent quality is achieved above all through the ripeness and healthiness of the grapes. For this reason, thanks to the almost ideal climatic conditions, 2005 will an exceptional year. At the point of harvest, the chardonnay and pinot noir grapes (the two principal grape varieties in Burgundy) were magnificent and luscious. The chardonnay produced resplendent golden grapes, bursting with sugar and the pinot noir produced densely packed grapes of an intense colour, characteristic of all great vintages. Due to low rainfall and weak northerly winds, the grapes remained in a remarkable state and did not require any sorting.
Under a radiant sun, the harvest passed by peacefully, giving the wine-growers the opportunity to assess the optimal maturity in relation to the grape varieties and parcels. The sugar content in the grapes reached above satisfactory levels, in some cases close to outstanding, which is a good indication of maturity, and promises a good balance between the acidity and sugar levels found in the wines
The red grapes' thick skin stored up large quantities of polyphenol (colour and tannin), a demonstration of their healthiness. Vinification took place in ideal circumstances.
Mid-november
The white wines, although still fermenting, already reveal an extraordinary richness and aromatic complexity with great finesse (notes of pear and peach with a hint of ripe grapefruits). On the palate, the wines are incredibly ample. The chewiness and acidity are in perfect harmony and enhance the elegance and freshness of the chardonnay.
The red wines possess deep and intense garnet-coloured robes. They exude intense aromas of fruit (blueberry, blackcurrants, cherries, wild strawberries) and variety of spices (pepper). On the palate, the fruit blends with the rounded elegance of the tannins and the light acidity, which all come together to ensure the length of the wine. The powerful and elegant structure of these wines is a sign of their good ageing potential. For the domaines, cooperatives and maisons of Burgundy, 2005 is without a doubt a vintage of exceptional quality which promises wonderful surprises for the consumer.
Recommended glass shape
Average Bottle Price
2020 |
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130€ |