The 2016 Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Aux Vignerondes is an exceptional mature Premier Cru Burgundy from one of Vosne-Romanée’s most traditional and highly respected family estates. Located on the northern edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, bordering Vosne-Romanée, Aux Vignerondes is one of the appellation’s most elegant Premier Cru vineyards, producing wines that combine the structure and depth of Nuits-Saint-Georges with a perfume and finesse rarely found outside Vosne-Romanée. Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot remains committed to traditional Burgundian winemaking, employing 100% whole-cluster fermentation, extended maceration and up to 24 months of barrel ageing, creating wines renowned for their remarkable longevity and complexity. The outstanding 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of Burgundy’s greatest modern vintages, and this wine has now entered a magnificent stage of development.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the finest mature examples of Aux Vignerondes available and an exceptional opportunity to experience traditional Burgundy from a truly great vintage. Compared to the richer and more approachable 2022 vintage, the 2016 offers greater tertiary complexity, firmer mineral definition and beautifully integrated tannins, making it a superb choice for collectors and lovers of mature Pinot Noir. It combines the structure of Nuits-Saint-Georges with a level of elegance that reflects the vineyard’s proximity to Vosne-Romanée. Drink now with 2–3 hours of decanting or cellar confidently through to 2045 and beyond. Perfect with roast pigeon, duck breast, venison, beef Wellington, wild mushrooms, truffle-infused dishes or the finest French cuisine.
