Château Gris

Château-Gris is not only the name of the estate, but also a rare monopole vineyard neighbouring the prestigious Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Crus of Les Pruliers and Les Roncières. The estate takes its name from the château’s grey slate roof, an unusual feature in Burgundy, where coloured glazed tiles traditionally dominate the landscape. Its vineyard is equally distinctive. Terraced vineyards are rare in Burgundy, and Château-Gris rises to around 280 metres on a steep, east-facing slope. Pinot Noir is planted around the château, while Chardonnay is planted at higher elevation. The vines average more than 40 years of age. The combination of altitude, slope and clay-limestone soils produces a refined expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges, characterised by freshness, finesse and elegance. The estate is certified organic, with its wines carrying organic certification from the 2018 vintage.

Viticulture

Château-Gris is farmed organically since 2018 and its unusual terraced vineyard allows the team to work with a distinctive high-altitude Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir. The vineyard rises to approximately 280 metres and faces east. Clay-limestone soils, steep slopes and elevation provide excellent drainage and help retain freshness. The average vine age is more than 40 years, with Pinot Noir planted around the château and Chardonnay on the higher terraces. Minimal intervention and close attention to natural vineyard balance are central to the estate's approach.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand harvested and carefully sorted on arrival at the winery. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled wooden vats for 18 to 21 days. The wines are then aged in oak barrels for 16 to 17 months, with 35 to 40% new oak. This careful, low-intervention approach preserves the freshness, finesse and fine tannic structure that characterise Château-Gris.