Ratings
Guide RVF 2018 17.5/20; Neal Martin Vinous (for similar wines in the appellation)
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red color |
| Aroma | Complex bouquet dominated by ripe red and black fruits (black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant), with spicy notes of black pepper and clove, subtle toasted wood and vanilla |
| Palate | Ample and elegant attack, fine and velvety tannic structure, balanced freshness, rich concentration, and a persistent finish with licorice, undergrowth, and mineral hints |
| Finish | Long, persistent finish marked by notes of licorice, forest floor, and a mineral touch |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with roasted duck breast with red fruits, beef fillet en croûte, and soft-ripened cheeses |
| Aging Potential | 10 to 15 years |
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
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in oak barrels with controlled toasting, imparting subtle toasted wood and vanilla notes |
| Fermentation | Fermentation after cold maceration with minimal punch-downs to preserve elegance. |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay-limestone soils rich in pebbles |
| Vine Age | Average 30 years (for Les Bousselots parcel) |
| Harvest Type | Manual harvest |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested by hand from a half-hectare parcel in the northern quadrant of Nuits Saint Georges |
Interesting facts
| Les Bousselots is a Premier Cru vineyard located in the northern part of Nuits-Saint-Georges, adjacent to Vosne-Romanée, known for its clay-limestone soils rich in pebbles, producing wines with complex character and aging potential. |