Jockovino

Chaines Carteaux:  This 2.07-hectare Premier Cru climat lies in the southern part of the commune of Nuits-St-Georges along the border with Premeaux-Prissy,  uphill and to the north of Les Saint Georges. Facing east and lying at 260-300 meters, this vineyard has a steep slope of 20%. With a base of Comblanchien limestone, the overlying soil is rich and deep, with high percentages of clay and sand. The name refers to small Burgudian barrels (“carteaux”) made of oak (chêne).