Bouchard Père & Fils : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Cailles" Domaine 2017

Tasting Notes and Advice for the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Cailles" 2017 by Bouchard Père & Fils

Tasting

Color

With its bright ruby hue, this wine captivates with its brilliance.

Nose

The bouquet reveals expressive aromas of small red and black berries, alongside spicy nuances and subtle oak notes.

Palate

On the palate, this wine shows a well-defined structure while maintaining fine elegance. Silky tannins envelop the palate and lead into a remarkably long finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Cailles" 2017 pairs ideally with red meats served rare or medium, fine poultry, as well as feathered game. It also goes very well with aged hard cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

To fully appreciate this Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Cailles" 2017, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. This wine has good aging potential.

A Structured and Elegant Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s most prestigious institutions, backed by nearly three centuries of uninterrupted winemaking history. Today, the estate farms around 130 hectares spread across some one hundred distinct Climats throughout the Côte d'Or, including legendary parcels such as Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, la Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus and Les Caillerets. Acquired in 2022 by Artémis Domaines, owned by François Pinault, the House is undergoing a major structural transformation in 2025 with the creation of the Domaine des Cabottes, bringing together thirty-five hectares of the most iconic terroirs. Certified organic in 2025 and committed to biodynamic conversion from 2026, the institution embodies the reconciliation between an exceptional historic heritage and contemporary regenerative viticulture.

The vineyard

The Climat "Les Cailles" is among the most renowned Premier Crus of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Its name evokes the characteristic stoniness of this outstanding terroir. The vines thrive on limestone, stony soils that give the wine its distinctive minerality and its assertive character.

The vintage

The 2017 vintage stands out for its balance and classicism. This year made it possible to craft approachable, refined wines from Bourgogne, with beautiful aromatic expression and a harmonious structure.

Winemaking and aging

The Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Cailles" 2017 is aged in French oak barrels for around 12 to 14 months, with a proportion of new barrels adding complexity and structure to the wine.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.