Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Cras Premier Cru wine bottle label.

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Aux Cras

FRANCE – Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Locality:
FRANCE – Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Appellation:
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Aux Cras
Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir
WineMaker:
Pascal Mugneret
Vineyard:
0.276 ha. planted in 1951, 1955 and 1958 over shallow, sandy and stony soil. Lower on the slope.
Viticulture:
Organic and biodynamic methods (not certified).
WineMaking:
50-60% whole cluster. Cold maceration (13-14°C) for 4 to 5 days. Fermented over ambient yeasts. 15 to 21 days cuvaison.
Aging:
Aged for 15-18 months in oak barrels (40% new).
Bottling:
15-20 mg/L total SO2.
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