Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Julien Gerard et Fils
Label Name:
 
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Bousselots
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 90–93 (Nov 2023)

Tasting Note
Ripe red cherry and raspberry with forest floor, subtle spice and toasted oak; medium-bodied, bright acidity, silky tannins and a mineral, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged Gruyère; Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso‑glazed fish, Korean BBQ short ribs, shiitake‑based dishes.

Production Method
Destemmed Pinot Noir; short cold soak, gentle ferment with limited punch‑downs; aged ~12 months in 228L barrels (≈50% new); minimal intervention, lutte raisonnée viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils — family estate since late 19th century (≈10 ha). Etienne Julien leads modernisation, low‑input viticulture and careful sorting in vineyard and cellar.