Domaine Gerard Julien - Nuits-St.-Georges Les Bousselots 2021

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"Excellent mid-palate density to the bigger-bodied and powerful flavors that conclude in a firm, serious and sneaky long finale that is not especially austere." 91-93 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound

Les Bousselots lies in the commune’s northern sector, in the direction of Vosne-Romanée; the resulting wine therefore hints at the aromatic delicacy typical of Vosne—almost exotic in its spiced bouquet, overlaid with opulent fruit of velvety refinement.

Domaine Gerard Julien Description

The domaine’s beginnings date back to the late 19th century when François Xavier Julien first purchased some vineyard land in Comblanchien and Nuits Saint Georges.

Today, Etienne has taken over at the domaine and in a very short time it’s clear he is a real talent who is continuing to improve. In the coming years he no doubt will be one of the fresh faces in Burgundy that everyone will be talking about.

Domaine Gerard Julien produces small quantities of Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Cote-de-Nuits Village, Aloxe-Corton “Les Valozieres”, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges “Aux Saints Julien”, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru “Les Bousselots” and Échezeaux Grand Cru.

Burghound: 91-93 Points

Inside Burgundy: 90-93 Points

"Entirely destemmed with 80% new wood. Etienne finds this cuvée always in balance and with lots of tiny berries, concentrated and fresh, no need for any whole bunches. An exceptionally dense purple black. The bouquet indicates significant weight, ripe enough but neither hot nor heavy. Hard to pick up any refinement on the nose. The palate certainly does deliver an impressive weight of fruit, but also a slight coarseness in the tannins, maybe from the barrels. We are going to need to wait a long time for this. The acidity is a key point here. Drink from 2028-2032." 11/22 90-93 Points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy