• Charles Lachaux

    • Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Size: 0.20 ha (0.49 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted around 1955
    • Viticulture: Organic (since 20+ years), certified
    • Terroir: Northern side of Nuits St Georges next to Aux Thorey. Southern exposure, well exposed to the setting sun, though its location at the entrance of a valley means that cooler air is constantly flowing through.
    • Vinification: 100% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel tank with no added SO2. Macerated for about 12 days, 2 punch-downs total. Aged 12 months in used barrels. No fining, no filtration. SO2 added after malolactic fermentation.

    Additional Info

    2020 is the first vintage for this wine. Charles has a very close relationship with this particular grower and is able to oversee all viticultural work quite closely. The methods are very much in line with the farming the Charles does for Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux.