Collection: Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges is not a region in its own right, but a village appellation (village AOC) in Côte de Nuits, the northern part of Côte d'Or in Bourgogne. The appellation has even given its name to the whole of Côte de Nuits and stands here side by side with classics such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée. So it is one of several village appellations in the area, not a broader regional designation.

It is Pinot Noir that carries the area, and it is indeed the red wines that define Nuits-Saint-Georges. The majority of production is red wine, while a smaller share of white wine is made from Chardonnay. That is worth keeping in mind if you think the appellation is exclusively about red, because the small white wine production is a rarer but exciting alternative.

Nuits-Saint-Georges contains 41 premier cru climats, but no Grand Cru. Among the most highly regarded premier cru vineyards you will find Les Saint-Georges, Les Cailles and Les Pruliers. With its area, the appellation is the second largest of the 26 village appellations in Côte d'Or, only just smaller than Beaune. The wines have a reputation for being well-structured and ageworthy, and it is precisely this combination of structure and finesse that makes them worth getting to know.

At Copenhagen Wine we carry a selection tied to Nuits-Saint-Georges, and it fits naturally into our wines from Frankrig and the rest of Bourgogne. If you want to understand what makes burgundian Pinot Noir so beloved, the village appellations in Côte de Nuits are a good place to start. They show how terroir and a deft touch in the cellar can yield wines with both finesse and ageing potential, without you needing to be an expert to enjoy them.