Domaine Machard de Gramont

This 20 hectare family estate is managed by Arnaud Machard de Gramont and his two sons Alban and Alexis. The cellars are located in Prissey, a neighbouring hamlet of Nuits-St-Georges. These cellars were built in the XIXth century. Their superb vaults give a "cathedral" effect to the winery. The 20 hectares of vineyards cover an impressive range of appellations spanning 50 kilometres, from Chenôve (south of Dijon) to Puligny-Montrachet (South of Beaune). This domaine is a great source of Burgundy at sensible prices. “Value for money” is not something that is often associated with the wines of the Core d’Or, however, we have dealt with this family domaine for many years for our commercial Burgundy needs – it offers more individuality than most negociants and consistently performs well. The family owns small parcels in several different appellations and manages to seduce the individual characteristics from each one. This estate now uses a blend of American and French oak, developing a unique style in the appellation of Nuits-St-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin and Pommard.

In the glass the wine is very dark, almost impenetrable for a Pinot Noir. The nose is immediate, full and concentrated, seductive with notes of stewed black fruits, vanilla and sweet spice. The palate is powerful, dense and chewy, then opens to offer fragrance, seductive red fruits that become lush and textured, almost jammy, streaked by hints of vanilla, sweet spice, minerals and herbs.

Aged in 25% French mountain oak, the finer grain enhances the soft tannins. and a little German oak for seasoning.