{"product_id":"nuits-saint-georges-aoc-1er-cru-les-roncieres-2016","title":"Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC 1er Cru \"Les Roncières\" 2016","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Roncières is a steep Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru with an east to south-east exposure at approximately 250–300 metres. Its stony, limestone-rich soils drain freely, naturally limiting yields and giving Pinot Noir concentration, grip and a pronounced mineral line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes from mature vines are picked and sorted by hand, then fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Gentle punch-downs and pump-overs shape the tannins before approximately 18 months in French oak, around 25% new, adds depth without obscuring the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby with garnet reflections and excellent clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack cherry, raspberry and violet are joined by iron, forest floor and a measured note of cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep and firmly structured, with a concentrated core of red and black fruit, energetic acidity and ripe, seamless tannins. Pomegranate, truffle and stone build towards a focused, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast loin of venison, beef fillet and cep sauce, pigeon with lentils, or a chestnut and mushroom Wellington. Give the wine an hour in a decanter and serve just below room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Robert Chevillon is a reference point for Nuits-Saint-Georges, with family roots in the village and an exceptional range of Premier Cru holdings. The domaine is now led by Denis and Bertrand Chevillon, who continue a detailed, site-by-site approach established over several generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Roncières is among the domaine's smaller and more mineral Premier Cru expressions. The 2016 combines the concentration of a reduced Burgundian crop with freshness and structural precision, making it compelling now with air and well equipped for further development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Robert Chevillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54946958967166,"sku":"01LERONCIERS16","price":135.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-robert-chevillon-nuits-saint-georges-aoc-1er-cru-les-roncieres-2016-600x960.png?v=1791384780","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/nuits-saint-georges-aoc-1er-cru-les-roncieres-2016","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}