Decelle & Fils - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Bousselots 2018
Burgundy
Red
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94/100
RVF
-
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A magnificent carpet of red fruits and spices".
"Deep and mellow, very harmonious, the Nuits Bousselots impresses with its precision and precise definition. The freshness of its liquorice tannins on the finish elevates it to the top rank". (Le Guide RVF 2022)
Features
Estate
Domaine Decelle & Fils
Cuvée
1er Cru Aux Bousselots
Vintage
2018
Designation
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Brown limestone soils rich in fine clays, close to Torey and Argillats
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, 20-day vatting period
Breeding
18 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby color
Nose
Aromas of red berries and spices
Mouth
Structured, still marked by a firm tannic structure in its youth, lovely fruit and spicy finish.
Serve
AT 16°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with boeuf bourguignon, bavette à l'échalotte, oeufs en meurette, cheeses that aren't overdone...
Domaine Decelle & Fils
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
This small estate comprises 8 hectares of vines, spread between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune. Founded in 2009 by Olivier Decelle and Pierre-Jean Villa, it has been managed from the outset by Jean Lupatelli, a talented man who oversees vineyard management and vinification with great insight. The estate rounds out its range with a few additional purchases on the equivalent of two hectares, in historic appellations followed since the creation of the brand, and relying on vines harvested by in-house teams. The 2018 reds are tender, charming, well-fruited and floral, clearly respecting their origins.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the domain :
Founded in 2009 by two non-Burgundy associates - Pierre-Jean Villa (Northern Rhône Valley) and Olivier Decelle (Mas Amiel in Roussillon, Jean Faure, Haut-Ballet, Haut-Maurac in Bordeaux) backed up by their oenologist Jean Lupatelli - this Nuitonne house (négoce and domaine) has now carved out a solid place for itself in Burgundy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2022) 94/100
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Deep and mellow, very harmonious, the Nuits Bousselots impresses with its precision and precise definition. The freshness of its liquorice tannins on the finish elevates it to the top rank.
About the domain :
Founded in 2009 by two great wine gentlemen, Olivier Decelle (Mas Amiel in Roussillon and Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion), and Pierre-Jean Villa, a winemaker in the northern Rhône Valley, this estate stopped buying grapes in 2017. Previously named Decelle-Villa, it became Decelle et Fils in 2020. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, it relies on estate-owned vines on the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, grown organically. Fine technician Jean Lupatelli has crafted excellent wines here, with 20-50% whole harvest in the reds, but he has just left the domaine in spring 2021.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16.5/20
About the wine:
More fruity than I expected from NSG. Open and slightly peppery, quite pretty. More savory and spicy on the palate, a little light on the mid-palate but the tannins are moderate to balance [...].
Customer reviews
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