Nuits Saint-Georges -1er Cru 2017

Maison Joseph Drouhin, founded in Beaune in 1880, is one of Burgundy's great family-owned wine houses. For four generations, the Drouhin family has crafted wines with the ambition of expressing the remarkable diversity of Burgundy's terroirs with precision, elegance and authenticity.With a portfolio spanning more than 90 appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a genuine journey through the richness and diversity of Burgundy, from regional appellations to the most prestigious Premier and Grand Crus.

The Maison has been awarded the Grappe d'Or by Gault&Millau, recognising the quality of its work and its position among Burgundy's finest producers.

The Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru is crafted from several Premier Cru vineyards, blended to provide a complete expression of this prestigious Côte de Nuits appellation. At the heart of Burgundy, limestone outcrops and stony southern soils produce Pinot Noirs renowned for their power, depth and outstanding ageing potential. The name Nuits is believed to derive from the old French words "Noe" or "Noue", meaning "marshy meadow", while the village has become one of Burgundy's most celebrated wine-growing centres.

Appearance: Beautiful deep garnet colour.

Nose: Intense aromas of wild berries intertwined with hints of truffle and liquorice.

Palate: Powerful and complex, with elegant, beautifully integrated tannins. The finish is long, intensely aromatic and delicately spicy, revealing exceptional ageing potential.

Food Pairing: Ideal with beef fillet, duck breast, game, veal chop, beef bourguignon, mushroom dishes or mature cheeses.