From an emblematic terroir of the Côte de Nuits, the Nuits-Saint-Georges Tribourg 2022 by Jean-Claude Boisset celebrates Pinot Noir elevated to the level of art. Parcel selection from forty-year-old vines rooted in gravelly clay-limestone soils, this cuvée is aimed at enthusiasts seeking a wine both vibrant and refined, ready to enhance a fine dining table or enrich a carefully built cellar. The distinctiveness of this 2022 lies in the combination of meticulous hand-harvest, precision vinification and measured élevage that preserve the grace of the fruit while sculpting an elegant tannic framework. Production remains limited, a guarantee of attention to every detail, and the tasting promises a sensory journey where black cherry meets fine spice, where freshness provides the backbone and minerality signs the persistence. A characterful, finely chiselled Burgundy that presents itself boldly now and projects beautifully over the coming years.

Blend and vinification

This Nuits-Saint-Georges is made exclusively from Pinot Noir from vines of around 40 years, planted on gravelly clay-limestone soils exposed to the south-east. The hand-harvest of 5 September 2022 helped preserve berry integrity, while the yield of 19 hL/ha concentrates the cru's expression. In the cellar, vinification favours purity and energy: 60% whole clusters to infuse floral finesse and airy structure, 23 days of maceration for measured extraction, fermentation with native yeasts to honour the site's signature. The 10 months' élevage in French oak barrels, with 40% new oak, gently envelops the fruit without overpowering it, adds definition to the mid-palate and accompanies the finish with a discreet spicy thread.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Bright, deep garnet with ruby highlights, suggesting both density and liveliness.
• Nose: Initial notes of black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant, soon joined by peonies, a hint of black pepper, a touch of liquorice and a noble, well-integrated oak presence.
• Palate: Precise attack, velvety texture, a framework of fine tannins carried by lively acidity. Mineral and spicy length, persistent return of dark fruits and a subtle floral note that prolongs the finish with distinction.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Nuits-Saint-Georges at around 15–16°C in large glasses to open the aromatic range and refine the mouthfeel. When young, a gentle decant of 30–45 minutes reveals floral complexity and tempers structural vigour. Store bottles in a cool, dark cellar, laid on their side to preserve the cork. The wine shows well now and has a cellaring potential of 7 to 10 years, during which the bouquet will gain depth while retaining sap-like freshness.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: parsleyed ham, Comté gougères, duck rillettes spiked with a touch of pepper.
• Starters: hand-chopped beef tartare, perfect egg with chanterelles, truffled poultry terrine.
• Main courses: roasted duck with cherries, veal chop with morels, braised chuck, pigeon with reduced jus and root vegetables.

• Cheeses: aged Brillat-Savarin, Époisses served at its peak, 24-month Comté, Cîteaux.
• Desserts: lightly sweet Morello cherry tart, spiced poached pear, cocoa shortbread with dark fruits.

Occasions

The Nuits-Saint-Georges Tribourg 2022 is an ideal companion:

• For a gourmet dinner where Pinot Noir precision meets seasonal cuisine.
• At a themed tasting focused on the climats of the Côte de Nuits, to explore the imprint of the site.
• As a gift for a connoisseur to offer an enthusiast of Burgundy who appreciates low-production cuvées.

Details

• Name: Nuits-Saint-Georges Tribourg 2022, Jean-Claude Boisset
• Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Ageing: 10 months in French oak barrels, 40% new
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: 7 to 10 years
• Serving temperature: 15–16°C