2018 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru "Aux Boudots" Domaine Jean Jacques Confuron

📌 Description

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 2018 – Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron is a powerful yet refined Pinot Noir, from a climat located on the border with Vosne-Romanée. This renowned terroir produces wines both structured and elegant, where the sunny richness of 2018 harmonizes with the aromatic finesse typical of this exceptional site.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Burgundy’s emblematic grape expresses both intensity and complexity here: ripe black fruits, cherry, gentle spices, violet, and a subtle woody touch.

🌍 Region / Country

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

The Aux Boudots climat, located north of Nuits and adjoining Vosne-Romanée, rests on clay-limestone soils that lend elegance and depth.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 1 hour when young.

⏳ Ageing Potential

15 to 25 years.

• 2022–2026: youthful brilliance, fruit intensity, present yet fine tannins.

• 2027–2036: peak, perfect balance of power and refinement.

• After 2037: tertiary evolution with leather, truffle, and forest floor.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and bright.

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

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: rich and complex.

• First nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry.

• Second nose: violet, pepper, licorice, woody and mineral notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: ample and generous.

• Structure: firm, racy tannins with balanced acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, cherry, fine spices, woody touch.

• Overall balance: powerful, refined, and harmonious.

• Length: very persistent, with a floral and spicy finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled or roasted cuts of beef.

• Veal or lamb fillet with mushrooms.

• Fine game (pheasant, venison).

• Aged cheeses (Comté, Époisses, Brillat-Savarin).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 2018 – Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron is a racy, elegant wine, uniting fruit intensity, tannic structure, and floral finesse. A great Premier Cru, worthy of its prestigious location next to Vosne-Romanée.