NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES  MAISON ALBERT BICHOT  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Pinot Noir  TERROIR  Deep limestone marl-based soil containing pebbly silt  PRESENTATION  Nuits-Saint-Georges gave its name to the Côte de Nuits and is almost  exclusively devoted to the production of red Pinot Noir wines.  The Nuits-Saint-Georges village appellation covers a surface area of 405  acres. Differences in exposure and the soil types found in the vineyards in  the southern and northern parts of the appellation yield diversity in the  wines.  VINIFICATION/AGEING  Handpicking, sorting of the grapes at the winery.   Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21  days.  Aging in oak barrels (25 to 35% new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.  TASTING  Deep nose featuring notes of red and black fruit (raspberry, strawberry,  blackcurrant...) mingle with scents of forest undergrowth and mushroom.  On the palate, this fleshy, robust wine is perfectly balanced by its  imposing yet elegant structure. The finish is long and intensely fragrant,  evocative of red fruit and spicy notes.  SERVING  Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).  Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, duck, game)  Medium to mature cheeses