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Domaine François Legros - Nuits-Saint-Georges
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This producer is located in Nuits Saint Georges and we began working with him in 2016. Like his wines from Morey Saint Denis
and Vosne-Romanée, his everyday Bourgogne Rouge displays soave notes of red fruit and spice, a velvety texture, and an impressively long finish considering its humble appellation. |
Domaine François Legros - Bourgogne Pinot Noir
This producer is located in Nuits Saint Georges and we began working with him in 2016. Like his wines from Morey Saint Denis and Vosne-Romanée, his everyday Bourgogne Rouge displays soave notes of red fruit and spice, a velvety texture, and an impressively long finish considering its humble appellation. 
Domaine François Legros - Nuits-Saint-Georges - Aux Bousselots
Francois sustainably farms 7 hectares of vines between the Cotes de Nuits and the village of Saint Aubin, a town from which his wife hails. This 1er cru is located on the Vosne-Romanee side of Nuits Saint Georges, where the limestone soils have a brown tint. This wine has lovely aromas of red fruit, vanilla and spice. Try this with roast leg of lamb. 
Domaine François Legros - Morey-Saint-Denis - Clos Sorbé
This 1er cru is located just below the Clos de Lambray, whose clay and limestone originate in the Jurrasic period. Legros has just under a third of a hectare here, and the wine’s high-pitched notes include cassis and blueberry, along with violet tones. This wine finishes with very fine tannins. 
Domaine François Legros - Morey-Saint-Denis - La Riotte
La Riotte is in the northern part of Morey toward Gevrey. Legros has under a tenth of a hectare planted on brown clay. The wine is aged in 30% new oak and shows notes of red fruit, with a full-bodied palate feel balanced by a fine structure. 
Domaine François Legros - Nuits-Saint-Georges - La Roncière
Legros owns just under a third of a hectare in the southern part of the appellation just before Les Perrieres. Soils are limestone with many smaller rocks. This wine shows notes of cherry and black cherry and is a good partner for duck breast and roasted meats. 
Domaine François Legros - Chambolle-Musigny - Les Noirots
Francois Legros lives in the center of Nuits Saint Georges where his winery is also located. In addition to having some excellent premier crus in Morey Saint Denis and his hometown, he also has this lovely Premier Cru of less than one third a hectare in the northern part of the village with lots of limestone in the soils. It shows notes of strawberry and raspberry, along with some smoky vanilla and spice. An excellent companion to lamb chops or lean steaks.Text coming soon 
Domaine François Legros - Morey-Saint-Denis - Les Millandes
This 1er cru is located just above the Clos St. Denis. Its clay and limestone soils help give the wines deep color, notes of black and red fruits, and good structure. A good choice with thick beef cuts or hard-rind cheeses. 
Domaine François Legros - Nuits-Saint-Georges
Many long-established wine merchants and negociants are located in Nuits Saint Georges. The town does not boast any grand cru sites, but its many premier vineyards are rated among the finest in the district. This bottling is a blend of two sides of Nuits, 2 parcels toward Vosne-Romanee and two to the south. Planted on limestone and thick clay, this wine is spectacular with roast beef of hard rind cheeses like gouda or manchego. 
Domaine François Legros - Nuits-Saint-Georges - Les Perrières
Francois has just under a half hectare in Perrieres, located in the southern part of Nuits Saint Georges. Soils are comprised of broken limestone, and the wine is aged in 225 liter oak barrels, a third of which are new. From its intense ruby color come aromas of cherry, strawberry, leather and truffle. This wine does well with rich food presentations 
Domaine François Legros - Vougeot - Les Cras
Legros farms just over a quarter hectare in front of Chateau de la Tour and just before the Clos de Vougeot. Fine clay is interspersed with rocky limestone. From the wines deep color come aromas of black cherry and cassis, along with notes of violet and undergrowth. Delicious with roast poultry or lamb t-bones. |