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Burgundy represents, for many, the epitome of world-class winemaking. Standing amongst the most historic Burgundian houses of this famed French region is Labouré-Roi. Established in 1832, this forward-thinking winery is today one of the appellation’s most successful and prolific producers with wines distributed to over thirty countries worldwide and annual sales revenues in excess of $70 million.

On each bottle of Labouré-Roi is the regal fleur-de-lys, the emblem of the French King Louis VII. While this house respects its remarkable heritage, it has embraced the future like few other Burgundian producers. Labouré-Roi’s winemaking facility is indeed one of the more technically-advanced within the region, with a cellaring capacity of 1,300 barrels. This supplements an impressive 16th century cellar, which is still used for storage and aging of select bottles.

Located in Nuits-Saint-George, Labouré-Roi has long been committed to making world-class wine accessible to all. To that end, it currently works with an impressive one hundred growers throughout nearly every major winemaking region of France, from regional appellations and the most celebrated Burgundy villages, to superlative Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Labouré-Roi’s fine wines have over the years received numerous international awards and accolades.

Production Area
Nuits Saint Georges is the second largest appellation in the Côte de Nuits – the largest is Gevrey-Chambertin – but such is its fame that the northern half of the Côte d’Or has borrowed its name. There are 650 acres of vineyards in the commune of Nuits Saint Georges, with the vines of Vosne-Romanee to the north, and 133 acres to the south in the commune of Premeaux. The soils in the northern sector derive from pebbly alluvium washed down from up-slope, or, in the low-lying parts, silty deposits from the river Meuzin. In the southern sector the alluvia at the base of the slope originate in the combe of Vallerots where there are deep marly-limestone soils, while at the top of the slope, the rock is almost at the surface. Exposures are mostly to the east or south-east. Our wine is a blend is from 24 different wines produced by 17 small domains. They are all located in the northern part of the Nuits Saint Georges vineyard. The average age of the vines is 50 years. The final blend is a complex wine in which the tannins are balanced by a certain amount of suppleness.

Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir

Vinification
Fermentation takes place for 10 days at 32 degrees Celcius. The wine undergoes a 5-day pre- fermentation cold soak and 12 day post-fermentation maceration. Aging is in 30% new oak barrels with the balance in 1, 2 and 3-year-old barrels. Our Nuits-Saint-Georges is matured in 12th century cellars that were the foundations of the “Hautes Tours” (High Towers), which no longer exist today.

Color
Intense crimson with a hint of mauve

Bouquet
The nose features rose and licorice. The young wine has aromas of cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant, and when matured, leather, truffle, game.

Taste
Powerful and elegant with robust fruitiness. The structure is both well-built and well-balanced, with a long finish.

Alcohol
13%

Serving Suggestions
Partner with roast lamb, rib steak, or breast of duck. Also pair with fish dishes in red-wine sauce and soft, flavorful cheeses in the style of Époisses, Langres or Soumaintrain.