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Lucien le Moine

Lucien le Moine Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles

Name: Lucien le Moine Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles
Brand: Lucien le Moine
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.1

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Lucien le Moine Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles is a highly sought-after wine produced by the renowned winemaker Lucien le Moine. This wine comes from the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir wines in the world. The vineyard features steep slopes and a unique soil composition that gives the wine its distinct character. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. This wine is a perfect example of the exceptional quality that can be achieved through meticulous winemaking and a commitment to excellence.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Lucien le Moine Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles is an intense and powerful red Burgundy with aromas of dark berry, licorice, earth, and a hint of spice.On the palate, it is full-bodied and textured, with silky tannins, a good balance of acidity, and long, ripe fruit flavors that linger on the finish. This is an excellent wine that will pair well with many different dishes. Enjoy it now or cellar for a few years to get the best out of it.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Lucien le Moine

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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