Aux Vignerondes
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A compact Premier Cru on the northern edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, defined by stony limestone soils and elegant Pinot Noir.
Aux Vignerondes is a 3.8-hectare Premier Cru vineyard located 500 metres north of Nuits-Saint-Georges town. The site produces elegant Pinot Noir with cherry, oak, and smoke character, shaped by its stony Comblanchien limestone soils. Domaine Leroy and Georges Mugneret-Gibourg number among its most respected producers.
- Official name: Aux Vignerondes (also known as Les Vignerondes or Les Vignes Rondes)
- Classification: Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
- Total vineyard area: 3.8 hectares
- Sole grape variety: Pinot Noir
- Aspect: Easterly facing
- Soils: Stony and gravelly with Comblanchien limestone and oyster fossils; Premeaux marble in upper sections
- Location: On the northern side of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, approximately 500 metres north of the town
Location and Setting
Aux Vignerondes sits on the northern flank of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, roughly 500 metres north of the town itself. This positions it among a cluster of premiers crus that benefit from the gradual transition toward the Vosne-Romanée boundary. The vineyard faces east, capturing morning sun while benefiting from the cool evenings that follow daytime warming, a thermal pattern common to the Côte de Nuits that helps preserve natural acidity in the fruit.
- Located on the northern side of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation
- Easterly aspect provides morning sun exposure
- Cool evenings support acid retention in the grapes
- Proximity to Vosne-Romanée border places it among Nuits-Saint-Georges's more northerly premiers crus
Soils and Geology
The soils of Aux Vignerondes are characteristically stony and gravelly, dominated by Comblanchien limestone, the same hard, fine-grained stone quarried throughout this part of the Côte. Oyster fossils embedded in the limestone speak to the ancient seabed origins of the entire Côte d'Or. In the upper sections of the vineyard, Premeaux marble adds further complexity to the subsoil composition. This combination of well-draining, mineral-rich geology encourages the vines to root deeply and contributes to the structured, precise character found in the wines.
- Stony, gravelly topsoils with Comblanchien limestone
- Oyster fossil content reflects Jurassic marine origins
- Premeaux marble present in the upper vineyard sections
- Excellent drainage from stony composition
Wine Character and Style
Wines from Aux Vignerondes are described as elegant with good acidity, showing flavors of cherry, oak, and smoke. This profile is consistent with the broader northern Nuits-Saint-Georges style, which tends toward a lighter, more refined expression compared to the more powerful, tannic wines produced from vineyards closer to the town center or to its southern neighbors. The stony soils and easterly exposure keep the wines fresh, while the Premier Cru status ensures the depth and complexity to reward cellaring.
- Primary fruit character: cherry
- Secondary notes: oak and smoke
- Style: elegant with firm, fresh acidity
- Suited to medium-term cellaring
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Despite its modest 3.8 hectares, Aux Vignerondes attracts an impressive roster of producers. Domaine Leroy, one of Burgundy's most celebrated and demanding estates, holds parcels here, lending the vineyard significant prestige. Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, consistently rated among the finest producers in the Côte de Nuits, also works fruit from this site. Domaine Faiveley, Domaine Daniel Rion and Fils, and the Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges round out a producer list that reflects genuine quality commitment across the appellation.
- Domaine Leroy: biodynamic farming, benchmark producer of the Côte de Nuits
- Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg: consistently acclaimed for precision and finesse
- Domaine Faiveley: major Nuits-Saint-Georges négociant and domaine
- Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges: charitable estate with historic Burgundy roots
Cherry fruit at the core with integrated oak and smoky, mineral undertones. Fresh acidity gives the wine definition and length. Tannins are present but fine-grained, supporting an overall elegant and precise style.
- Domaine Leroy Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Vignerondes$300-600Leroy's biodynamic practices produce benchmark expressions of this Premier Cru with exceptional precision and longevity.Find →
- Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Vignerondes$120-180Mugneret-Gibourg is among the Côte de Nuits's most admired estates, delivering finesse and terroir clarity.Find →
- Domaine Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Vignerondes$60-90Faiveley offers consistent, well-crafted access to this Premier Cru at a more approachable price point.Find →
- Aux Vignerondes is a Premier Cru within Nuits-Saint-Georges, located on the northern side of the appellation, 500m from the town
- Total area is 3.8 hectares; only Pinot Noir is grown
- Soils are stony and gravelly with Comblanchien limestone and oyster fossils; Premeaux marble appears in upper sections
- Wine style is described as elegant with cherry, oak, and smoke flavors and good acidity
- Notable producers include Domaine Leroy, Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, and Domaine Faiveley