Michel Noellat Nuits St Georges 1er Aux Boudots 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Noellat
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges 1er Aux Boudots
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Nuits-Saint-Georges (1er Cru Aux Boudots)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 2021 score: 91–94; professional tasting notes and fiche technique from Domaine Michel Noëllat (2021 fiche)

Tasting Note
Clear deep ruby. Fresh red and black fruits with licorice, citrus lift and floral violet/rose notes. Fine, delicate texture, sapid mineral core and elegant, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, game (venison), duck confit, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed dishes, mushroom hot pot, Korean BBQ (pork/beef).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; cold pre-fermentation 3–5 days; 18–20 day stainless-steel fermentation; aged 16 months in 50% new French oak; bottled by the domaine.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat, family estate in Vosne-Romanée (multi‑generation), practicing sustainable/organic viticulture across Côte de Nuits holdings; owns 0.47 ha in Aux Boudots with ~40‑year‑old vines.