Domaine Alain Michelot Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Les Charrieres 2018

Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Cote de Nuits
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Percentage: 14.5%

Climate: Semi-continental climate with cool nights, warm summer days, and long, slow ripening seasons.
Terroir: Premier Cru vineyard Les Charrières (located directly beneath the Grand Cru Clos de la Roche); steep east-facing slope with thin, well-draining topsoil over Bajocian limestone, mixed with fine clay and gravel.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested old vines (~40+ years old); 100% destemmed, 3 to 5 days cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled vats with traditional pigeage (punch-downs); aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels (approx. 25%–30% new oak), bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Color: Deep ruby red with shimmering garnet hues
Nose: Intensely fragrant and complex; dark cherry, wild black raspberry, and red plum notes fused with violets, game, leather, forest floor, subtle clove, and toasted oak spice.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, structured, and elegant; rich core of dark fruit supported by velvety yet firm tannins, vibrant backbone acidity, earthy minerality, and a long, lingering, savory 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.