Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru En la Perrière Noblot
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A south-facing limestone premier cru in Nuits-Saint-Georges producing both red and white wines of genuine Côte de Nuits character.
En la Perrière Noblot is a premier cru vineyard in Nuits-Saint-Georges producing red and white wines from limestone soils. Classified as premier cru within the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, it sits on south-facing slopes in the Côte de Nuits. Notable producers include Domaine Alain Michelot and Domaine Machard de Gramont.
- Classification: Premier Cru within the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation
- Location: Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
- Aspect: South-facing slopes
- Soil: Limestone
- Grapes grown: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
- Produces both red and white wines
- Notable producers include Domaine Alain Michelot, Domaine Machard de Gramont, and Domaine Jacques Selot
Location and Terroir
En la Perrière Noblot is a premier cru vineyard within the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, situated on the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. The vineyard benefits from a south-facing aspect, which maximizes sun exposure across the continental temperate climate of the region. The soils are predominantly limestone, a hallmark of many top Burgundian sites, providing excellent drainage and contributing mineral tension to the wines. The name 'Perrière' itself references the stony, rocky character of the land, common in Burgundy where quarrying and viticulture have long coexisted.
- South-facing aspect provides strong sun exposure
- Limestone soils deliver structure and mineral character
- Continental temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters
- Located within the prestigious Côte de Nuits subregion
Wines and Producers
Unlike the majority of Nuits-Saint-Georges premier crus, En la Perrière Noblot produces both red and white wines, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay both cultivated in the vineyard. This dual-variety status makes it somewhat unusual within a commune better known for red wine dominance. The red wines carry the structured, earthy character typical of Nuits-Saint-Georges, while white production here represents a rare opportunity to taste Chardonnay from this part of the Côte de Nuits. Domaine Alain Michelot, Domaine Machard de Gramont, and Domaine Jacques Selot are among the producers with holdings in this climat.
- Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown here
- White wine production is unusual for a Nuits-Saint-Georges premier cru
- Domaine Alain Michelot is a key producer in this climat
- Domaine Machard de Gramont and Domaine Jacques Selot also hold parcels
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En la Perrière Noblot holds premier cru status within the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, placing it in the second tier of Burgundy's quality hierarchy, below grand cru but above village-level wines. Nuits-Saint-Georges contains no grand crus, making premier cru the highest classification available in the commune. This elevates the significance of every premier cru site in the appellation. The full official name, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru En la Perrière Noblot, is used on labels, though the vineyard is sometimes referred to simply as En la Perrière Noblot.
- Premier cru is the highest classification in Nuits-Saint-Georges, as there are no grand crus
- Full official name appears on wine labels
- Also known simply as En la Perrière Noblot
- Sits within the broader Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru appellation framework
Red wines from En la Perrière Noblot show the firm tannic structure and earthy depth characteristic of Nuits-Saint-Georges, with dark fruit, savory notes, and limestone-driven minerality. White wines from this vineyard are rare expressions of Chardonnay on the Côte de Nuits, typically showing crisp acidity and stony mineral tension.
- Domaine Alain Michelot Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru En la Perrière Noblot$60-90A benchmark producer in Nuits-Saint-Georges with long-established parcels in this limestone premier cru.Find →
- Domaine Machard de Gramont Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru En la Perrière Noblot$55-85Family domaine with a reputation for terroir-driven Nuits-Saint-Georges across multiple premier cru sites.Find →
- Domaine Jacques Selot Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru En la Perrière Noblot$45-70A lesser-known but legitimate producer offering access to this dual-variety premier cru climat.Find →
- En la Perrière Noblot is classified as premier cru; Nuits-Saint-Georges has no grand crus
- The vineyard is unusual in the commune for producing both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) wines
- Soils are limestone with a south-facing aspect, typical of top Côte de Nuits sites
- Climate is continental temperate, common across the Côte d'Or
- Notable producers: Domaine Alain Michelot, Domaine Machard de Gramont, Domaine Jacques Selot