Gerard Julien Cote de Nuits Villages 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gerard Julien
Label Name:
 
Cote de Nuits Villages
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy (Comblanchien)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (WA) 90; Jancis Robinson ~15/20; described by retailers as medium‑full, textural and gourmand; recommended drinking window c. 2021–2028+

Tasting Note
Ripe cherries and strawberries with espresso, forest‑floor and violet notes; medium‑full, fleshy and textural, bright acidity and silky tannins leading to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, pork loin, mushroom‑based dishes. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, mushroom udon, light Korean BBQ (bulgogi).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, 100% destemmed; cold soak and gentle maceration; aged in French oak barrels (up to ~24 months, ~50% new); light filtration; viticulture under lutte raisonnée.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Comblanchien since the late 19th century; run by Étienne Julien (generation four). ~10 ha holdings focused on precision viticulture and modern, restrained élevage.