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The history of Labouré-Roi is closely linked to that of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of the iconic Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1832, Labouré-Roi is today one of the most respected names in Burgundy.

These historical roots in the heart of one of the most fragmented and exacting wine-producing regions in the world have shaped a philosophy focused on excellence and discovery. For nearly 200 years, Labouré-Roi has enabled wine lovers from all over the world to access the prestigious appellations of these legendary vineyards.

NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES
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VARIETAL

100% Pinot Noir.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: deep ruby with purple highlights.

Nose: powerful and rich, with spicy notes mingling with aromas of red berries.

Palate: round, rich and complex, with strong, racy tannins. It combines black fruit aromas with a subtle woody finish.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Serve it with a haunch of venison, duck meat, and with roasted red meats or red meats in sauce. At the end of a meal, try it with French Coulommiers cheese followed by a black cherry pie. Enjoy also enjoy it simply as an aperitif.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve at a temperature of 16 to 17°C. (60-62°F.)

AGEING POTENTIAL

This wine can be opened now, but can also be kept in the cellar for another 10 years.

ORIGIN

A communal appellation in the heart of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, halfway between Dijon and Beaune, harvested on the demarcated parts of the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges. It covers 304 hectares (143 of which are classified as 1er cru) and produces mainly red wines.

The diversity of the terroirs is due to variations in soil, orientation and location. The vineyard is divided by a valley, a river and the village. To the north, the soils are composed of stony silts from the Côte and alluvial deposits from the Meuzin valley. To the south, the deep silt and marl-limestone of the Combe des Vallerots dominate the lower slopes, while at the top of the hillside, the soil becomes rocky. Exposure east/south-east.

VINIFICATION AND MATURING

Traditional vinification: the grapes are destemmed and cold-macerated for 3 to 4 days before fermentation. Pumping over and punching down twice a day are carried out to optimise the extraction of good tannins. Fermentation lasts 15 days.

After the free-run juice and press juice have been blended, the wine is placed in barrels (30% of which are new) to mature on the lees for 12 to 15 months. Malolactic fermentation takes place here and is 100% complete.