Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Meo-Camuzet |
Label Name: | Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris 95; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous (Neal Martin) ~92; Burghound 90–93. Drink window/ageing: commonly suggested 2026–2040+ (some critics 15–20 years)
Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherry, bramble, rose petal, forest floor and spice; velvety medium‑full palate with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long savory, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, wagyu yakiniku, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake stir‑fry or Korean bulgogi.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; élevage ~15–16 months in French oak barrels (c.50–60% new).
Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo‑Camuzet, led by Jean‑Nicolas Méo, is a historic Côte de Nuits estate owning c.0.73 ha in Aux Murgers; known for high‑quality, Burgundian terroir wines and past collaboration with Henri Jayer.