Nuits Saint Georges is harvested by hand. After six days of cold maceration, fermentation starts naturally without external yeast addition, or temperature control. Maturation lasts 18 months in fine texture, medium toasted, oak barrels (1/3 new barrels). Ruby red with bright glints and a garnet rim. Red berries with hints of blackcurrant. Powerful and structured with spice notes. A lasting finish and hints of vanilla.
Varietals
100% Pinot Noir
History of the Estate
Maison Saint Vivant is the second label of Domaine Gille. The Gille family has been present in their current village in Burgundy since the mid 1500s and is the oldest family in Comblanchien in the Cotes de Nuits.