
2016
Les Damodes
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Description
Geographical situation: Nuits-Saint-Georges has a strong, unbridled personality. The town is perched below the hillside, at the opening of the La Serrée coomb. A small stream, the Meuzin, makes its way down from the Hautes-Côtes. Les Damodes is the town’s northernmost climat, on the border with Vosne-Romanée.Surface: 0,9223 ha, Geographical situation: parcel on a steep slope. Exposure: East-facing. Plantings: 1985/1986 Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir.
Please note that this is an imported wine and cannot legally be shipped to GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, OH, SD, VA or WV
Appearance:A dark velvety-coloured wine.
Aroma:Light aromas of strawberry, cherry, truffles and mild coffee bean.
Palate:A well-balanced, silky and refined Pinot Noir.
Vintage Notes:Ullage planted out. Earthing-up of the vines in winter. Spraying of nettle and rhubarb, horsetail, yarrow, tansy, comfrey tea during each treatment. Biodynamic preparation of 500 and 501 at the end of the winter and of 501 in spring before the flower. Suckers removed in spring.
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Aging: 16 Months
- Barrels: Oak, 34% new
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Production:
- 3,803 Bottles
- 120 Magnums
Meats & Fish:Prime Rib w/Mushroom SauceCheese & Nuts:Medium cheeses. Goat cheeseFruits & Vegetables:Baked Eggplant with Mushroom Tomato Sauce