📌 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.
