NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 1er CRU
Appellation d'origine Contrôlée
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir 100%
TASTING NOTES
Edouard Delaunay Nuits‑Saint‑Georges 1er Cru Les Saint‑Georges 2020 is a top‑tier red Burgundy from one of the most prestigious climats in Nuits, often cited as a natural candidate for future Grand Cru status and crafted for long ageing and fine gastronomy. Les Saint‑Georges is a historic Premier Cru lying south of the village of Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, on well‑exposed slopes with very stony, free‑draining soils that yield Pinot Noir of power, finesse and underlying tension. Here Edouard Delaunay works exclusively with Pinot Noir, keeping yields low, harvesting by hand and vinifying with great care to achieve concentration, precision and silky tannins. In the glass, the 2020 shows a dark ruby hue with slightly bluish‑violet tints, a sign of impressive concentration. The nose is intense and complex, opening on forest floor and garrigue notes (mushrooms, fresh moss, heather, thyme, pine), followed by black fruits such as black cherry, blueberry and blackberry, then evolving towards smoky, sweet nuances of fine tobacco, incense, caramel, vanilla and cocoa cake. On the palate it is full‑bodied, broad and succulent, with substantial weight, precise, fine‑grained tannins and a rich yet always elegant structure; freshness is very much present and the finish is long, savoury and persistent, with lingering liquorice, dark fruits and gentle toasted notes. This Nuits‑Saint‑Georges 1er Cru Les Saint‑Georges 2020 pairs beautifully with haute cuisine dishes: roast red meats, lamb, small game, pigeon, truffle‑based preparations, elaborate mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses. The 2020 vintage in the Côte de Nuits was warm yet well balanced, producing rich, concentrated wines with excellent acidity, and this cuvée has been conceived for long ageing: it can already be enjoyed now after proper aeration, but will reveal its full potential after several years in the cellar.