📜 Nuits-Saint-Georges
The appellation around the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, which gave its name to the whole Côte de Nuits.
Nuits-Saint-Georges is a protected appellation in Burgundy, around the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The whole Côte de Nuits, the northern part of Burgundy's Golden Slope, takes its name from it. The appellation lies in the centre, south of Vosne-Romanée.
Mostly red wine is made here from Pinot Noir. A little white from Chardonnay is made too. Red Nuits-Saint-Georges is regarded as more powerful and sturdy than the wines of neighbouring villages, with aromas of dark berries, forest floor and spice, and good tannins. Many need time to open up and can keep for ten years or more. The appellation has no grands crus, but many well-known premiers crus.
Nuits-Saint-Georges is a still wine, served with meat, game, mushrooms and aged cheeses. The town is also known as a centre of Burgundy's wine trade. For getting to know the Côte de Nuits, it is a good example.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Nuits-Saint-Georges ← main grape of ← 🍇 Pinot Noir → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Côte de Nuits
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Pinot Noir, 🍇 Chardonnay
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Nuits-Saint-Georges?
A French appellation in Burgundy around the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, making red wine from Pinot Noir.
Why is the name important for the region?
The whole Côte de Nuits takes its name from this town.
What is Nuits-Saint-Georges served with?
Meat, game, mushrooms and aged cheeses.
Similar
📜 Côte de Nuits-Villages · 📜 Fixin · 📜 Musigny · 📜 Vougeot · 📜 Marsannay · 📜 Morey-Saint-Denis
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.