The 2022 Domaine Gérard Julien Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Saints-Juliens is a beautifully crafted village-level Burgundy from one of the Côte de Nuits’ most respected family estates. Sourced from the historic Aux Saints-Juliens climat, the wine reflects Étienne Julien’s focus on purity, precision and terroir expression. The excellent 2022 vintage delivered fruit with impressive concentration and balance, producing a Nuits-Saint-Georges that combines power with elegance.
The nose reveals black cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry alongside notes of violet, spice and subtle earthy complexity. The palate is structured yet refined, combining vibrant red and dark berry fruit with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Hints of forest floor, crushed stone and gentle oak spice add depth, while the finish is long, savoury and beautifully balanced. Burghound noted the wine’s richness, volume and ageing potential, highlighting it as a particularly fine example of Nuits-Saint-Georges Villages.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A classic Nuits-Saint-Georges that offers excellent depth, structure and value within the Côte de Nuits. Elegant yet powerful, it pairs beautifully with duck, roast pork, game birds, beef fillet and mushroom dishes. Enjoy with a short decant if drinking now, or cellar through 2035–2043 as it develops greater savoury complexity and Burgundian nuance.
