2017 Domaine Georges Noëllat Nuits-Saint-Georges

This is a refined, highly expressive village Burgundy from one of the Côte de Nuits' most celebrated modern stars: the Domaine Georges Noëllat Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017. Reinvigorated by Maxime Cheurlin, this historic Vosne-Romanée estate is globally lauded for bringing unprecedented elegance, silky finesse, and perfumed purity to the traditionally muscular terroir of Nuits-Saint-Georges. Matured carefully in fine French oak, this 2017 release is drinking at its absolute peak, showing off the vintage’s signature aromatic brightness and sensual balance. The nose reveals an alluring, fragrant bouquet of crushed wild blackberries, ripe dark cherries, and wild strawberries, seamlessly layered with dried rose petals, forest floor sous-bois, Asian spices, subtle game, and crushed limestone minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, remarkably supple, and transparent, delivering a vibrant core of sappy red and black fruit framed by fine, velvety tannins and an energetic spine of fresh acidity that carries through a long, perfumed, and delightfully savory finish.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2017

• Region/Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Georges Noëllat (Maxime Cheurlin)

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Style: Silky, Perfumed, Vibrant, Pure, and Elegant Village Red Burgundy

• Perfect for (food pairing): Pan-seared duck breast with a spiced cherry reduction, slow-roasted rack of lamb with garlic and herbs, roasted squab, pan-fried quail, or tender venison medallions with juniper berries. Its refined tannins, savory spice, and earthy sous-bois complexity also make it a superb accompaniment for truffled mushroom risotto, slow-braised pork belly, duck confit, or mature artisanal cheeses such as an aged Comté, Morbier, or Saint-Nectaire.