Meo-Camuzet Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo-Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
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
Jasper Morris 95; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous (Neal Martin) ~92; Burghound 90–93. Drink window/ageing: commonly suggested 2026–2040+ (some critics 15–20 years)

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherry, bramble, rose petal, forest floor and spice; velvety medium‑full palate with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long savory, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, wagyu yakiniku, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake stir‑fry or Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; élevage ~15–16 months in French oak barrels (c.50–60% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo‑Camuzet, led by Jean‑Nicolas Méo, is a historic Côte de Nuits estate owning c.0.73 ha in Aux Murgers; known for high‑quality, Burgundian terroir wines and past collaboration with Henri Jayer.