Domaine de la Commaraine Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Aux Bousselots" 2023

Domaine de la Commaraine
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Bousselots” 2023

Description

The conviction that great wines would be born at Domaine de la Commaraine was absolute. Paul Krug’s sensitivity to terroir, the rigor of biodynamic farming, and the tireless work in the vineyards now lie at the heart of one of the most impressive revivals in contemporary Burgundy.

There is something particularly special about tasting a Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru with this level of detail and energy. In the Aux Bousselots climat, that identity is expressed with clarity: a wine that brings together intensity and balance, power and precision, without ever losing its elegance.

Aux Bousselots 2023 displays a deep, luminous purple color. On the nose, the fruit is lively and expressive, with notes of ripe plum and raspberry, revealing a more open and enveloping profile. On the palate, the entry is generous, with successive waves of fruit building naturally, supported by solid balance and a confident texture. The acidity never dominates, yet everything is perfectly in place, creating a sense of harmony and depth.

Located at the northern end of Nuits-Saint-Georges, close to the border with Vosne-Romanée, the Aux Bousselots parcel benefits from a singular elegance within the classic structure of the appellation. The soils are clay-limestone with very fine clay and slightly sandy zones, lending the wine a more silky and precise expression.

The result is a Pinot Noir of classic Burgundian character with a contemporary reading: intense, balanced, and deeply rooted in its terroir, with excellent aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Intense, bright purple color. Lively aromas of red fruit and plum, with a frank and precise expression. On the palate, it shows an enveloping texture, layered fruit, and continuous progression, culminating in a long, harmonious, and elegant finish.

Terroir and Vinification

Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Climat: Aux Bousselots
Location: Northern Nuits-Saint-Georges, bordering Vosne-Romanée
Soil: Clay-limestone with very fine clay and sandy areas
Viticulture: Biodynamic
Grape variety: Pinot Noir

Scores

91–94 points — Jasper Morris MW

Pairings

Duck magret with cherry sauce
Veal loin with mushrooms
Washed-rind cheeses, such as Reblochon or Taleggio
Truffle risotto or dishes featuring beetroot