Ratings
No specific critic scores found for the 2022 vintage of Les Rues de Chaux; related 2022 Les Saint Georges 1er Cru scored 90-92 points by critics.
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Georges & Pascale Chicotot |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Beautiful purple color extending to the edge. |
| Aroma | Black cherry, raspberry, peonies, violets, liquorice, red fruits, floral notes, slightly spicy background. |
| Palate | Medium to full-bodied, velvety, perfumed, lively and supple with ripe tannins, fine tannin structure, poised and refined finish. |
| Finish | Expansive finish with great finesse and aromatic complexity. |
| Food Pairing | Game, roast poultry, traditional Burgundy dishes, pan of mushrooms. |
| Serving Temp | Not specified |
| Aging Potential | 8 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | Not specified |
| Total Acidity | Not specified |
| Sugar (g/l) | Not specified |
| pH | Not specified |
| Aging Process | Aged for at least 24 months with minimal intervention; approximately 6 months in bottle before release; use of barrels with a maximum of one new barrel in four for Premier Cru wines; barrels reserved for the same vineyard each year. |
| Fermentation | Likely reductive development with minimal intervention; 100% destemmed possible; fermentation details not fully specified. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Well-drained brown clay and gravelly colluvium soils. |
| Vine Age | Vineyards include vines aged 34 to 75 years (based on 2019 data). |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvesting typical for Burgundy Premier Cru vineyards. |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Chicotot has been a family-owned estate since 1678, certified organic, with minimal cellar intervention. The 1er Cru Les Rues de Chaux comes from a highly sloped 5.25-acre vineyard near the southern village limits. The domaine is managed by Pascale and her son Clément, who is known for his viticultural expertise and exploration of biodynamics. |
Logistics
| Barcode | Not specified |
| Weight | Not specified |
| Cork | Not specified |