Ratings
Critics score around 89-91/100 for recent vintages
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Gerard Julien & Fils |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dense and sustained red color |
| Aroma | Black fruit aromas of cherry, plum, and cassis with floral notes, evolving with age to leather, fur, candied strawberry, and blond tobacco |
| Palate | Explosive energy with a bluffing structure, well balanced, showing fruit and refined tannins, suitable for aging |
| Finish | Long and persistent finish with evolving complex aromas of leather, tobacco, and candied fruit |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with red meats, game, and strong cheeses |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential, suitable for several years of cellaring |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | Aged in 228L barrels, typically 30% new barrels for Côtes-de-Nuits Villages and Nuits-St-Georges |
| Fermentation | Maceration of a few days with minimal punch downs |
Terroir
| Brown clay soils and pebbles on hard limestone |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Gerard Julien & Fils is a family estate with about 10 hectares including parcels in Nuits Villages, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Echézeaux Grand Cru |