{"product_id":"nuits-saint-georges-les-rues-de-chaux-domaine-chicotot-1996","title":"Nuits Saint Georges Les Rues De Chaux Domaine Chicotot, 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges Les Rues de Chaux 1996 from Domaine Chicotot is a beautifully matured Burgundy that offers the unmistakable depth and finesse of the Côte de Nuits. With nearly three decades of age, it combines the village’s characteristic structure with the elegance and nuance that only well-aged Pinot Noir can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this wine is expected to show a garnet to brick-tinged hue, reflecting its maturity. The nose typically develops layered aromas of dried cherry, forest floor, leather, sous-bois, and subtle spice, with the graceful earthy complexity that defines mature Nuits-Saint-Georges.\n\nOn the palate, it is likely to be silky yet still structured, with fading red fruit, savory mushroom notes, gentle tannins, and a long, contemplative finish. At this stage, the wine is in a refined drinking window, and while it can still offer pleasure now, further aging would be unlikely to bring much additional gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Rues de Chaux is a lieu-dit within Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, an area known for Pinot Noir wines with both power and precision. Domaine Chicotot works within this classic Burgundian terroir, where limestone and clay soils help shape wines with firm structure, aromatic complexity, and strong aging potential. As with traditional Burgundy production, the wine would have been made with careful vineyard selection and gentle vinification to preserve purity of fruit and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast duck, game birds, beef fillet, braised veal, or earthy dishes such as mushrooms and truffles. Serve at around 16–18°C, and if the bottle has significant age, open it gently ahead of time and consider a brief decant only if needed to remove sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Chicotot is a respected family domaine in Nuits-Saint-Georges, known for producing wines that reflect the individuality of their appellations with classic Burgundian restraint. The estate has built its reputation on attentive vineyard work and traditional craftsmanship, earning recognition for expressive, ageworthy Pinot Noir from some of the Côte de Nuits’ most characterful sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Chicotot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252820824401,"sku":"MS-83052","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/83052.png?v=1783447031","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/nuits-saint-georges-les-rues-de-chaux-domaine-chicotot-1996","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}