2009 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru "Clos des Argillières" Domaine Prieuré Roch

📌 Description

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières 2009 – Domaine Prieuré Roch is a Pinot Noir of rare intensity, born from a sunny, generous vintage. This prestigious monopole delivers a powerful yet velvety wine, combining aromatic richness, depth, and the racy elegance that defines Prieuré Roch’s style.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Burgundy’s emblematic grape reveals a rich, complex expression here: ripe black fruits, candied cherry, sweet spices, violet, and emerging tertiary notes.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru (Côte de Nuits, France).

The Clos des Argillières, a monopole of the estate, rests on clay-limestone soils that produce structured, deep wines built for ageing.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 1 hour to release its full aromatic complexity.

⏳ Ageing Potential

20 to 30 years.

• 2012–2020: youthful brilliance, power, and fruit intensity.

• 2021–2030: peak, balance between richness, elegance, and depth.

• After 2031: tertiary evolution toward leather, truffle, oriental spices, and forest floor.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and bright.

• Legs: dense and regular, showing richness and concentration.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: rich and complex.

• First nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, candied black cherry.

• Second nose: violet, peony, fine pepper, licorice, woody and tertiary notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: ample and generous.

• Structure: powerful yet elegant tannins, integrated acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, cherry, spices, floral and mineral notes.

• Overall balance: powerful yet refined, harmonious and persistent.

• Length: exceptional, with a deep and noble finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Noble red meats (prime rib, beef tenderloin).

• Game (venison, hare).

• Refined slow-cooked dishes (beef bourguignon, wild boar stew).

• Characterful cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté, Langres).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières 2009 – Domaine Prieuré Roch is a monumental wine, uniting the solar richness of the vintage with the estate’s unique elegance. A great Pinot Noir, crafted for ageing and gastronomy.