Nuits Saint Georges "Aux Argillas" Premier Cru 2021The 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

An overtly sauvage and gamey nose adds notes of spice

This is utterly seductive: a wine without a hair out of place

supple finish that seems to caress the mouth

Mirabelle and orange pith that gradually gathers intensity in the glass

clam dishes or blinis

finishing with epic length

culminating in an epically long finish that will leave your mouth practically tingling

Citrus blossom

Malolactic fermentation was carried out

The alcohol level is around 14

palate coating and youthfully austere finish

3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that was picked from 18 September apropos the Merlot and from 28 September for the Cabernet