Côte de Nuits: Difference between revisions

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== Climate ==

The Côte de Nuits has a cool continental climate marked by cold winters, warm summers and a relatively long [[growing season]]. Its slightly cooler conditions compared with the Côte de [[Beaune]] favour slow, even ripening of [[[[Pinot]] Noir]], contributing to wines of structure, aromatic complexity and longevity.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 978-0756686840.</ref>

The Côte de Nuits has a cool continental climate marked by cold winters, warm summers and a relatively long [[growing season]]. Its slightly cooler conditions compared with the Côte de Beaune favour slow, even ripening of [[[[Pinot]] Noir]], contributing to wines of structure, aromatic complexity and longevity.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 978-0756686840.</ref>

Spring frosts and summer hailstorms pose recurring risks, reinforcing the importance of site selection and vineyard management.

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== Grape varieties ==

[[Pinot Noir]] overwhelmingly dominates plantings and is responsible for nearly all of the region’s most prestigious wines. Small amounts of [[Chardonnay]] and [[Aligoté]] are permitted in certain appellations but play a minor role in the region’s identity.<ref>Jancis Robinson, Jose Vouillamoz, Julia Harding, & 0 more, ''Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours'', Ecco, 1 Nov. 2012. ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>

Pinot Noir overwhelmingly dominates plantings and is responsible for nearly all of the region’s most prestigious wines. Small amounts of [[Chardonnay]] and [[Aligoté]] are permitted in certain appellations but play a minor role in the region’s identity.<ref>Jancis Robinson, Jose Vouillamoz, Julia Harding, & 0 more, ''Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours'', Ecco, 1 Nov. 2012. ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>

== Appellations ==

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* [[Nuits-Saint-Georges]]

Iconic Grand Cru sites such as [[Chambertin]], [[Clos de Vougeot]], [[Romanée-Conti]] and [[Musigny]] are internationally recognised benchmarks for Pinot Noir. [[Appellation]] boundaries and classifications are regulated by the [[INAO]].<ref>INAO, “Côte de Nuits Grand Cru vineyards”.</ref>

Iconic Grand Cru sites such as [[Chambertin]], [[Clos de Vougeot]], [[Romanée-Conti]] and [[Musigny]] are internationally recognised benchmarks for [[Pinot Noir]]. [[Appellation]] boundaries and classifications are regulated by the [[INAO]].<ref>INAO, “Côte de Nuits Grand Cru vineyards”.</ref>

== Wine styles ==

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 == Climate ==
-The Côte de Nuits has a cool continental climate marked by cold winters, warm summers and a relatively long [[growing season]]. Its slightly cooler conditions compared with the Côte de [[Beaune]] favour slow, even ripening of [[[[Pinot]] Noir]], contributing to wines of structure, aromatic complexity and longevity.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 978-0756686840.</ref>
+The Côte de Nuits has a cool continental climate marked by cold winters, warm summers and a relatively long [[growing season]]. Its slightly cooler conditions compared with the Côte de Beaune favour slow, even ripening of [[[[Pinot]] Noir]], contributing to wines of structure, aromatic complexity and longevity.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 978-0756686840.</ref>
 Spring frosts and summer hailstorms pose recurring risks, reinforcing the importance of site selection and vineyard management.
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 == Grape varieties ==
-[[Pinot Noir]] overwhelmingly dominates plantings and is responsible for nearly all of the region’s most prestigious wines. Small amounts of [[Chardonnay]] and [[Aligoté]] are permitted in certain appellations but play a minor role in the region’s identity.<ref>Jancis Robinson, Jose Vouillamoz, Julia Harding, & 0 more, ''Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours'', Ecco, 1 Nov. 2012. ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>
+Pinot Noir overwhelmingly dominates plantings and is responsible for nearly all of the region’s most prestigious wines. Small amounts of [[Chardonnay]] and [[Aligoté]] are permitted in certain appellations but play a minor role in the region’s identity.<ref>Jancis Robinson, Jose Vouillamoz, Julia Harding, & 0 more, ''Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours'', Ecco, 1 Nov. 2012. ISBN 9780062206367.</ref>
 == Appellations ==
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 * [[Nuits-Saint-Georges]]
-Iconic Grand Cru sites such as [[Chambertin]], [[Clos de Vougeot]], [[Romanée-Conti]] and [[Musigny]] are internationally recognised benchmarks for Pinot Noir. [[Appellation]] boundaries and classifications are regulated by the [[INAO]].<ref>INAO, “Côte de Nuits Grand Cru vineyards”.</ref>
+Iconic Grand Cru sites such as [[Chambertin]], [[Clos de Vougeot]], [[Romanée-Conti]] and [[Musigny]] are internationally recognised benchmarks for [[Pinot Noir]]. [[Appellation]] boundaries and classifications are regulated by the [[INAO]].<ref>INAO, “Côte de Nuits Grand Cru vineyards”.</ref>
 == Wine styles ==