Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes - A. Chopin et Fils 2022
A. Chopin et FilsPinot Noir Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes 75 cl 2022
$62.37−20%($83.16/ℓ)
Recommended price: $78.27
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Technical information
- Producer
- A. Chopin et Fils
- Name
- Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes
- Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2022
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, earthy notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, wood aging
- Aging
- 12-18 months
- Type of cask
- French oak barrels
- Color
- Red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Up to 10 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Burgundy
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Côte de Nuits
- Type
- Red wine
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Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes - A. Chopin et Fils represents an authentic journey into the heart of Burgundy, a region famous for some of the most prized vineyards in the world. This wine is made from particularly old vines, often exceeding 40 years, which impart complexity and depth to the glass. The main grape variety used is Pinot Noir, which expresses in this microclimate an elegant and persistent bouquet, where notes of ripe red forest fruits, delicate spices, and a subtle earthy hint intertwine.
The aging, traditionally carried out in French oak barrels, gives the wine a harmonious structure, with silky but well-defined tannins, capable of evolving over time without losing freshness and finesse. Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes is ideal to accompany red meat dishes, mushrooms, and aged cheeses, making it a perfect companion for tables that appreciate sophistication and balance. Thanks to its marked territorial character, this wine is the authentic expression of the terroir of Nuits-Saint-Georges, a gem for lovers of high-class Pinot Noir.
The aging, traditionally carried out in French oak barrels, gives the wine a harmonious structure, with silky but well-defined tannins, capable of evolving over time without losing freshness and finesse. Côte de Nuits Vieilles Vignes is ideal to accompany red meat dishes, mushrooms, and aged cheeses, making it a perfect companion for tables that appreciate sophistication and balance. Thanks to its marked territorial character, this wine is the authentic expression of the terroir of Nuits-Saint-Georges, a gem for lovers of high-class Pinot Noir.
The winery
A. Chopin et Fils
Borgogna (Côte de Nuits)Francia
Family-run domaine in the Côte de Nuits (Comblanchien) producing terroir-driven red and white wines, run by the Chopin brothers and farmed organically.
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Estate located in Comblanchien, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits.
- Produced entirely using organic farming and hand-harvested.
- Ownership of prestigious parcels: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru and several Premier Cru parcels in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
- Premium white cuvées vinified as pure Chardonnay. The white 'Les Damodes' parcel is very limited.
- Aging: 12–14 months in wood followed by 6–8 months in amphora; bottled without fining or filtration.
The story
Family-run estate present for generations; the estate’s current structure is the result of five generations of work. In recent years management has been led by the brothers Arnaud and Alban Chopin; according to the editorial profile, Arnaud relaunched the estate after his parents’ retirement.
Production philosophy
The estate practices organic viticulture across all vineyards, with hand-harvesting and whole-cluster vinification. The wines are aged in barrels for 12–14 months and finished with 6–8 months in amphora; bottling is carried out without fining or filtration and, according to the estate, follows the rhythm of the lunar calendar.
Terroir and vineyards
The domaine is located in Comblanchien, about 5 km south of Nuits-Saint-Georges, and manages vineyard parcels distributed across Comblanchien, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot. Among the cited terroirs are Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Vougeot Premier Cru, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru and Les Monts de Boncourt.