Collection: Côte de Nuits
Côte de Nuits is a French wine-producing region in Burgundy, known for producing some of the world's best red wines. The Côte de Nuits classification includes wines from the northern part of Burgundy, from the city of Dijon to Marsannay.
The requirements for the wines with the Côte de Nuits classification are below:
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Grape varieties: The wines must be made from Pinot Noir grapes, which is the only accepted grape variety.
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Geographical area: The wines must be produced in the specific geographical area that includes the towns of Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Flagey-Echézeaux.
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Soil conditions: The wines must be made from grapes that grow in areas with calcareous soil.
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Vinification: The wines must be produced in accordance with the local traditional methods of winemaking.
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Alcohol percentage: The wines must have a minimum alcohol percentage of 11.5%.
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Ageing: The wines must mature for at least 18 months, including at least 9 months in oak barrels.
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Quality control: All the wines with the Côte de Nuit classification must undergo an extensive quality control before being released on the market.
By complying with these requirements, the Côte de Nuits classification ensures that the wines with this classification maintain a high standard and a consistent quality that is known and respected worldwide.