Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC Les Hauts Pruliers 2015, Domaine Machard de Gramont
One of the finest vintages from Axelle Machard de Gramont who brings her own elegant style to this established domaine which operates under fully certified organic and biodynamic principles. 2015 was an exceptional year in Burgundy and very few of these vintages remain. Drinking beautifully but still has plenty of cellar life.
In the glass
Deep ruby red colour with plenty of black cherry on the nose and a hint of earthiness. More cherry on the palate along with blackberries, blackcurrants and the familiar hint of liquorice. Silky and elegant with well-integrated tannins and a long, smooth finish.
Axelle Machard de Gramont is a 5th generation wine grower and rising star. All wines on allocation only. The work on the vines is carried out by hand and grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness. Tiny parcels (plots) of very old vines, producing low yields, are used to make the wine with minimal human intervention other than leaf stripping and green harvest. Further selection and destalking of grapes on sorting tables so that only the best go on to vinification. Fermentation in conical oak vats, with cold pre-fermentation. Long, natural settling and aged in 2nd and 3rd year oak barrels. Natural clarification by gravity.
About the vineyard
Axelle Machard de Gramont is a 5th generation wine grower and rising star. The work on the vines is carried out by hand and grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness. Tiny parcels (plots) of very old vines, producing low yields, are used to make the wine with minimal human intervention other than leaf stripping and green harvest..
