Maison Edouard Delaunay - Nuits-Saint-Georges Le Village Vieilles Vignes 2021
92/100
RVF
16/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
Decanter
91/100
Tim Atkin
89-91/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
"Sublime!"
"This wine receives special attention from Delaunay, and it lives up to expectations, with a medium to deep garnet color and pronounced blackberry fruitiness with smoky and mineral notes. The texture is tannic, but there is nothing rustic here, just exceptional fruit purity and length. It is blended from grapes purchased from Belle Croix, Les Longecourts, and Aux Allots. In abundant years, the house often downgrades certain premier cru barrels, but in 2021, it stands on its own and is quite effective." (Decanter 2023)
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Eye
Beautiful cherry red color
Nose
Expressive and fresh, with aromas of pastries (raspberry and redcurrant tart), almonds, and cooked cherries.
Mouth
Fresh and mineral, supported by a salty tension, very fine, well-integrated tannins, hints of blackcurrant, gingerbread and then cumin.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
The perfect accompaniment to duck breast with orange sauce, Black Angus beef, stuffed or honey-roasted duck, Flemish beef stew, venison stew, wild boar leg...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
More than just a novelty, it's a renaissance. The return of this old house is a welcome sight. The man who revived it is Laurent Delaunay. He is the great-grandson of the founder and has established himself as a leading figure in the Languedoc wine industry, specializing in wines for everyday enjoyment. It is in Burgundy, on his own land, that he once again demonstrates the full extent of his talent and vision. We particularly recommend the Nuits-Saint-Georges vintages, vinified with extreme care and attention to tannin extraction, resulting in voluptuous, tender wines that are always straightforward. The entire range is flawless.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Rated domain Recommended
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
About wine:
This wine receives special attention from Delaunay, and it lives up to expectations, with a medium to deep garnet color and pronounced blackberry fruitiness with smoky and mineral notes. The texture is tannic, but there is nothing rustic here, just exceptional purity of fruit and length. It is blended from grapes purchased from Belle Croix, Les Longecourts, and Aux Allots. In abundant years, the house often downgrades certain premier cru barrels, but in 2021, it stands on its own and is quite effective.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, founders of the Badet-Clément wine house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, have revived the Édouard Delaunay wine merchant business, founded in 1893 by Laurent's great-grandfather. It offers a range of wines mainly from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, ranging from regional appellations to grands crus.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Nuits-Saint-Georges is one of the winery's signature wines, with a ripe and supple profile, well-structured and sappy, with a finish punctuated by a hint of blood.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Wine rated 89-91/100