The 2022 Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Boudots is a magnificent Premier Cru Burgundy from one of the Côte de Nuits’ most prestigious vineyard sites. Located on the northern edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, directly bordering Vosne-Romanée and adjacent to the celebrated Les Malconsorts vineyard, Aux Boudots is widely regarded as one of the appellation’s finest Premier Crus. Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, one of Burgundy’s oldest family estates, consistently produces an expressive and powerful interpretation of this exceptional terroir. The outstanding 2022 vintage has delivered remarkable fruit concentration, generosity and balance while preserving the elegance and finesse that make Aux Boudots so highly prized.
The nose is deeply aromatic and beautifully layered, revealing aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry and ripe red plum alongside violet, rose petal and sweet baking spices. As the wine opens, notes of cedar, sandalwood and forest floor emerge, complemented by hints of tea leaf, graphite and crushed limestone. The aromatic profile is rich and expressive, displaying both the power of Nuits-Saint-Georges and the refined perfume that reflects the vineyard’s close proximity to Vosne-Romanée. James Suckling describes the wine as showing transparent ripe red berries with spiced cherries, highlighting its purity and fruit expression.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with exceptional concentration, silky tannins and vibrant natural acidity. Layers of black cherry, blackberry and wild berry fruits unfold seamlessly across the palate, supported by subtle spice, savoury earthiness and a finely etched mineral backbone. The warmth of the 2022 vintage provides impressive richness and mid-palate depth, while the limestone soils preserve freshness and precision. The tannins are beautifully ripe and polished, creating a luxurious yet structured texture that carries through to a long, persistent finish marked by lingering notes of dark fruits, spice, floral perfume and chalky minerality. The style is powerful yet graceful, perfectly illustrating why Aux Boudots is considered one of the greatest Premier Cru vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for serious Burgundy enthusiasts seeking one of the Côte de Nuits’ finest Premier Cru wines. Compared to the more classical and finely etched 2021 vintage, the 2022 Aux Boudots offers greater concentration, richness and immediate appeal while retaining the remarkable perfume and elegance that distinguish this exceptional vineyard. Its location beside Vosne-Romanée gives it a level of refinement rarely found in Nuits-Saint-Georges, making it one of the appellation’s most compelling wines. While already captivating with extended decanting, this is a wine built to evolve beautifully over the next 15–20 years. Perfect with duck breast, roast pigeon, venison, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, truffle-infused dishes or the finest French cuisine.
