NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES PREMIER CRU "CHÂTEAU-GRIS"  MONOPOLE  CHÂTEAU-GRIS  PRESENTATION  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Pinot Noir  TERROIR  Calcareous clay soil  Surface area of the vineyard : 6,30 ha  Age of vines : 35-40 years old  Built in the early 19th century, Château-Gris sits on a slope to the south west of Nuits-Saint-Georges, at the heart of a 8.5 clos (walled vineyard).  Back then, the locals named it as such because its roof is covered with  grey (gris) slate whereas glazed tiles are more common in Burgundy and  the name hasn't changed to the present day. Following a court decision in  the 1920s, the name Château-Gris has taken precedence over the name  "Les Crots", where the plot is located.  The vines are planted on terraces at altitudes of between 260 and 330  metres in order to cling to the slope of the hill. The plots down around the  Château produce the red Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Château-Gris"  while the higher plots are planted with Chardonnay grapes and yield the  white Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Terrasses".  WINEMAKING/AGEING  Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery.  Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21  days.  Aging in oak barrels (35 to 40% new barrels) for 16 to 17 months.  TASTING  The extremely elegant nose combines scents of red and black fruit  (raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant...) with subtle floral notes (rose, violet,  peony...) and a delicate hint of oak. This wine is smooth on the palate and  features rich, fleshy fruit flavours and structure owed to sophisticated  tannins. A distinguished wine that offers a lovely sensation of freshness  on the finish.  SERVING  Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).  Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, duck, game)  Medium to mature cheeses  Recipe suggestion: beef tenderloin with confit shallot sauce  QUOTES  Tim Atkin: 93/100 (2023)  Wine Spectator: 94/100 (2022)  James Suckling: 95/100 (2020