Maison Edouard Delaunay - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2021
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
94/100
Decanter
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94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
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16,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
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92/100
Tim Atkin
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90-92/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
"All the greatness of Burgundy Pinot Noir".
"This wine is a perfect example of Nuits premier cru, with its relatively deep ruby color and pronounced aromas of blackcurrant and currant, with a hint of rose petals and a little smoke. The texture is supple and rather dense, with a long finish. This site north of the village, with octogenarian vines planted in clay soils, is subject to the windy influence of the combe, producing a classic Nuits profile." (Decanter 2022)
Features
Estate
Maison Edouard Delaunay
Cuvée
1er Cru Aux Argillas
Vintage
2021
Designation
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Shallow soil, clay soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Plot harvested at full maturity, grapes completely destemmed, 3 delicate punchings of the cap at the feet.
Breeding
18 months in oak barrels (33% new)
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Splendid red color, deep and luminous
Nose
Intense, warm red fruits (cherry, raspberry, blueberry) with a spicy touch (vetiver, cracked black pepper).
Mouth
Superb attack on the palate, dense and balanced, sustained by well-integrated acidity, with aromas of vine peach and rosehip.
Serve
AT 17-18°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Magnificent with braised beef cheek, venison civet with cranberries, quail with port wine, duck hash parmentier...
Edouard Delaunay House
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 94/100
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
More than a novelty, a rebirth. The return of this old house feels good. The man who has revived it is Laurent Delaunay. He is the founder's great-grandson, and has established himself as a benchmark for Languedoc pleasure wines in supermarkets. It's in Burgundy, on his home turf, that he once again displays the full extent of his talent and vision. We particularly recommend the nuits-saint-georges cuvées, vinified with extreme care and attention to tannin extraction, resulting in voluptuous, tender wines that are always upright. The entire range is beyond reproach.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Area rated Recommended
Decanter
Wine rated (guide 2022) 94/100
Rated area (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
This wine is a perfect example of Nuits premier cru, with its relatively deep ruby color and pronounced aromas of blackcurrant and currant, with a hint of rose petals and a little smoke. The texture is supple and rather dense, with a long finish. This site north of the village, with octogenarian vines planted in clay soils, is subject to the windy influence of the combe, producing a classic Nuits profile.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, founders of the Badet-Clément wine house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, have revived the Édouard Delaunay trading house, founded in 1893 by Laurent's great-grandfather. It offers a range of wines mainly from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, from regional appellation to grand cru.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16.5+/20
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Tim Atkin
Rated 92/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Rated 90-92/100
Customer reviews
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