The Cote de Nuits starts at Marsanny just south of Dijon and goes down to Corgolin. It is a narrow hill, often only a few hundred meters wide, with vineyards interspersed by woods and rocks. It contains 29 Appellations such as Gevry Chambertin and produces some of the best red Burgundies. A more general appellation is Cote de Nuits Villages. This is for mainly red wines from smaller villages around the Côte including those to the north, Fixin and Brochon and those to the south, Comblanchien, Corgoloin and Prissey. The wines from the north of the appellation tend to be fruitier and fuller bodied than those from the south that have a degree more sophistication. In general they will both be medium to full bodied.
Tasting notes: The Clos de Reas vineyard, solely owned by Michel Gros, regularly exhibits the sort of class and integrity that you'd find in a Grand Cru. Very complex indeed, with incredible structure and length on the finish.
Tasting notes: Quite expressive with aromas of tobacco, earth, smoke and spice followed by supple, round, generous flavors and medium tannins. Burghound
Tasting notes: "Rather more relaxed. Vigorous and concentrated. Full bodied. Lovely fruit. Fine grip. Black fruity. Very classy. Fine plus. From 2020-2030 Clive Coates MW
Tasting notes: "Stylish and intense. Cool. Vigorous. Black fruity. Medium-full body. Lots of dimension and class here. Very long. Fine. From 2018" Clive Coates MW
