Bouchard Père & Fils : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Cailles" Domaine 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Cailles" Domaine 2022 Bouchard Père & Fils

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a deep ruby color, enhanced by bright garnet highlights.

Nose
Powerful and remarkably refined, the bouquet reveals beautiful complexity. It opens with aromas of red and black fruits such as black cherry, raspberry, and plum, enriched by spicy notes, licorice, and undergrowth. With aeration, subtle smoky notes and hints of fresh earth emerge.

Palate
The attack is ample, revealing a well-defined structure supported by silky tannins. The balance between freshness, density, and minerality is perfectly controlled. The finish lingers with notes of Morello cherry, sweet spices, and musk.

Wine pairings

This red wine pairs wonderfully with generous and refined cuisine, such as poultry, white meats, or dishes in sauce. It will notably enhance duck breast with black cherries, beef fillet in crust, coq au vin, or a risotto with porcini mushrooms and black truffle. On the cheese side, it pairs ideally with aged Comté, truffled Brie, or Époisses.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Cailles" Domaine 2022 at a temperature between 16 and 18°C (60–64°F), after decanting for about thirty minutes. With remarkable aging potential, this wine can be cellared and will evolve beautifully until around 2042.

The authentic expression of a Premier Cru from Nuits-Saint-Georges by Bouchard Père & Fils

The estate

Founded in 1731 with Michel Bouchard’s arrival in Beaune, the House of Bouchard Père & Fils is a true institution in Burgundy. Established since 1820 within the Château de Beaune, it houses exceptional historic underground cellars. Overseeing a vast vineyard, the estate stands out for its transition to organic and biodynamic farming. Since 2022, Bouchard Père & Fils has been owned by Artémis Domaines, thus perpetuating nearly three centuries of winemaking expertise.

The vineyard

Classified as Premier Cru, the climat "Les Cailles" is located in the southern part of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. The vines thrive on perfectly drained soils composed of Middle Jurassic limestone sedimentary rocks, mixed with clay and silt. This unique geology, combined with ideal exposure, provides perfect conditions for grape ripening and the mineral expression of a great terroir from Burgundy.

Vinification and aging

Fermentation takes place in vats to preserve the expression of the terroir and to precisely control temperatures. The wine then undergoes careful aging in French oak barrels, promoting gentle extraction and perfect integration of the tannins.

Grape variety

This Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Cailles" Domaine 2022 is made from 100% Pinot Noir.