Côte de Nuits-Villages is a French wine region located in Burgundy, known for its high quality Pinot Noir wines. Côte de Nuits-Villages is part of the wider Côte de Nuits region, covering the area between Dijon in the north and Marsannay in the south. The requirements to be classified as Côte de Nuits-Villages are:
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Geographical area: The wine must be produced in a specific geographical area in Burgundy, covering the nine communes of the Côte de Nuits region, including Brochon, Comblanchien, Couchey, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Marsannay-la-Côte, Morey-St-Denis, Premeaux-Prissey and Nuits-St-Georges.
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Grape variety: The wine must be made from Pinot Noir grapes that are grown in the area and harvested in a way that ensures high quality.
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Vinification: The wine must be fermented and matured for a period of at least 12 months, of which at least 6 months must be in oak barrels.
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Alcohol: The wine must meet a number of requirements for alcohol percentage, total acidity, ph value and other technical specifications that ensure it meets the high standards of the Côte de Nuits-Villages.
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Control: The wine must undergo extensive evaluation and approval by an independent professional committee before it can be classified as Côte de Nuits-Villages.
These requirements ensure that the wines of Côte de Nuits-Villages have a high quality and a consistent taste that reflects the unique geographical and climatic conditions of the area, as well as the high standards of wine production in Burgundy.
