The 2022 Domaine Gérard Julien Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Bousselots is a superb Premier Cru Pinot Noir from a prized vineyard located in the northern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges, bordering Vosne-Romanée. Produced by Étienne Julien, the wine comes from old vines planted on limestone-rich soils covered with gravel and clay, delivering a style that combines the structure of Nuits-Saint-Georges with an extra degree of finesse and elegance. The highly regarded 2022 vintage has produced a wine of concentration, purity and excellent ageing potential.
The nose reveals black cherry, raspberry and plum alongside notes of violet, spice and subtle earthy complexity. The palate is concentrated and finely structured, with vibrant dark fruit supported by silky tannins and fresh acidity. Hints of forest floor, liquorice and crushed stone emerge through a long, mineral-driven finish. Burghound praised the wine's seductive texture, concentration and serious structure, noting that it will reward patience in the cellar.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A beautifully crafted Premier Cru Burgundy that balances power and refinement. Elegant, complex and highly age-worthy, it pairs wonderfully with duck, roast pork, game birds, veal and mushroom dishes. Enjoy with a decant if drinking young, or cellar through 2035–2045 as it develops greater savoury complexity and nuance.
