Nuits-Saint-Georges 'La Petite Charmotte' 2023, Maison Valéria Naudin

A mere 603 bottles produced — an ultra-exclusive micro-cuvée of exceptional purity. The Nuits-Saint-Georges 'La Petite Charmotte' 2023 by Maison Valéria Naudin captures delicate Burgundian elegance. In contrast to the structured 2022 vintage, the 2023 is light-footed, airy, and mesmerisingly floral. Showing an open, aromatic profile reminiscent of neighboring Vosne-Romanée, this Pinot Noir displays fragrant red fruit and delicate floral lifts.

In the glass, it reveals a bright, translucent ruby-red color. The nose opens expressively with aromas of peonies, violets, fresh raspberries, and juicy redcurrants. On the palate, it is supple, refined, and silky. Incorporating 80% whole clusters during fermentation provides structural poise and a vibrant floral extension. Crafted without added sulfites and aged in ceramic and neutral oak, the wine delivers unfiltered fruit clarity and a clean, lingering finish.

Key Highlights

• Terroir: 100% Pinot Noir sourced from the lieu-dit La Petite Charmotte (4.23 ha) in northern Nuits-Saint-Georges (Vosne-Romanée side), situated directly below Premier Cru Les Bousselots on clay-limestone.
• Winemaking & Ageing: Double sorting, 80% whole-cluster inclusion, 4-day cold maceration in stainless steel. Maturation for 6 months (split between a 400L ceramic vessel and a 3-year-old 228L Vosges oak barrel), rested for 1 month in stainless steel prior to light filtration.
• Sustainability: Crafted with zero added sulfites (sans soufre ajouté), strictly natural and bottled under low-intervention practices.
• Tasting Profile: Elegant, floral, buoyant, and pure. Notes of peony, violet, fresh raspberry, redcurrant, soft spice, and silky tannins.
• Ageing Potential: Highly expressive and charming now, with the structural focus to cellar gracefully over 5 to 10 years.

Food Pairing

• Poultry & Meats: Outstanding alongside pan-seared duck breast with raspberry reduction, roasted farmhouse chicken with herbs, or roasted squab.
• Gastronomy: Excellent match for wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan or fresh pasta with roasted summer vegetables and balsamic glaze.
• Cheese: An ideal companion for soft, creamy French cheeses such as Chaource or Brillat-Savarin.
• Serving Suggestion: Best served slightly cool between 14°C and 16°C in generous Burgundy crystal glasses.

The Terroir of La Petite Charmotte

La Petite Charmotte sits in the northern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges, touching the border of Vosne-Romanée. The subsoil features calcareous clay over well-drained limestone. This specific terroir yields a Pinot Noir defined not by dense, rustic tannins, but rather by floral finesse, aromatic brightness, and velvety elegance.

About Maison Valéria Naudin

Valéria Naudin is a rising force in Burgundy winemaking. Following seven years as winemaker at Domaine Michel Mallard in Ladoix, she launched her micro-négociant house in 2020 at Château de Bligny-les-Beaune. Valéria focuses exclusively on micro-parcels, organic viticulture, and zero-sulfite cellaring to craft transparent, precise terroir wines.