Ratings
JS 90-92
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 | Deep ruby red typical of Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Pinot Noir |
| Aroma | Aromatic range of black fruits such as blackberries and blueberries, with subtle sous-bois, musk, and spice notes; complex and powerful bouquet |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine tannins, poised and refined structure, showing power and complexity with good balance and concentration |
| Finish | Elegant finish that fans out with style, refined and persistent |
| Food Pairing | roast game, venison, wild boar, roast poultry, mushroom dishes |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | Can age well for 10-15 years or more, developing complexity and finesse |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | Approx. 13.7% ABV typical for 1er Cru Burgundy in 2022 vintage |
| Total Acidity | Not specified |
| Sugar (g/l) | Dry wine, residual sugar very low |
| pH | Not specified |
| Aging Process | Aged in oak barrels, with a maximum of one new barrel in four for Premier Crus, barrels reserved for the same vineyard each year |
| Fermentation | Likely includes cold pre-fermentation maceration at around 14ºC for about 5 days, 100% destemmed, fermentation in oak or stainless steel with temperature control |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Well-drained brown clay and limestone soils typical of Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir |
| Vine Age | Not specified |
| Harvest Type | Not specified |
| Harvest Desc | Not specified |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Chicotot is a family-owned estate since 1678, certified organic, with very little cellar intervention. The 1er Cru Aux Thoreys is part of their prestigious Premier Cru range. |
Logistics
| Weight | Standard Burgundy bottle weight approx. 750g |
| Cork | Natural cork (typical for Burgundy Premier Cru) |