Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gerard Julien
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges 1er les Bousselots
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 90–93 (Nov 2023)