Nuits Saint Georges "Aux Argillas" Premier Cru 2021

The 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Aux Argillas" Premier Cru from Philippe Pacalet reflects both the cooler nature of the vintage and the distinctive character of this site through his minimal intervention approach.

The nose is precise and focused, offering bright red fruits and subtle dark berries, enhanced by delicate spice notes and a pronounced mineral character that speaks to the clay-rich soils of the vineyard. The aromatic profile shows remarkable clarity and definition, characteristics of the more classical 2021 vintage.

On the palate, the wine displays refined tension and energy rather than overt power. The structure is sophisticated and well-defined, with fine-grained tannins providing elegant support to the pure fruit core. The cooler vintage conditions have produced a wine of particular transparency, allowing the distinctive terroir of Aux Argillas to express itself clearly. The finish is long and detailed, with waves of pure fruit and mineral notes that continue to unfold.

This wine demonstrates both the unique character of this premier cru site and Pacalet's ability to let terroir speak clearly through minimal intervention, while capturing the more precise, classical nature of the 2021 vintage.

Country/Region: France, Burgundy

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle Size: 750ml

Ratings: BH 91 - 93

Best serve at 17 – 18°C