Domaine Alain Michelot Nuits Saint George Premier Cru la Richemone 2018

Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Cote de Nuits
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Climate: Continental climate characterised by cold winters and warm summers
Terroir: Average age of vines is 45 years old
Winemaking: Aged in oak barrels (25% new) for 18 months

Color: Deep ruby
Nose: A fruity fragrance that hints of raspberry and cherry, with a touch of spice and earth
Palate: On the palate, the wine is deep, full-bodied and velvety on the attack, with a sappy core of pure fruit, lovely elegance and nascent complexity and a long, tangy and ripely tannic finish

About the Winery:
Located in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Alain Michelot tends 8 hectares of vineyards covering 15 appellations, including Grand Cru Clos Vougeot, Morey St Denis and 9 of the finest vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges.

The origin of the property dates back to around 1880 and four generations of winemakers have contributed to the development of this renowned estate. More recently Alain Michelot, though still in charge, has handed the winemaking reins to his daughter Elodie, and the wines produced here have gained in finesse and purity as a result. The ageing of the different appellations is done for approximately 18 months in oak barrels (with 25% new oak) and whilst the Michelots support en-primeur campaigns they also hold back stock and only release the wines with a degree of maturity to show off the delights of their great, aged Pinot Noir.