Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Bousselots is harvested manually. After 6 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). The bouquet is powerful and complex blending strawberry, raspberry, and blackcurrant. After maturation the nose develops into secondary aromas including spice and fur.
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.