Ratings
JR 90 · JS 90 · RP 89 · TA 89
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Transparent ruby red typical of Pinot Noir from Nuits-Saint-Georges |
| Aroma | Powerful and complex aromas combining cherry and blackcurrant youthfulness with notes of truffles, spices, fine spices, light floral and earthy notes developing with aeration |
| Palate | Smooth sip with precise fruit, silky tannins, spicy freshness, good acidity, slight roundness, and a finish with hints of tobacco and sapidity |
| Finish | Long finish supported by spicy freshness and silky tannins, with a hint of tobacco and sapidity |
| Food Pairing | roast chicken, duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged approximately 12 months in oak barrels, about one-third new oak, with malolactic fermentation in barrels, followed by assembly in stainless steel tanks for 3 months. Light filtration before bottling. |
| Fermentation | Cold pre-fermentation maceration for one week, daily pigeage, warm maceration, malolactic fermentation in barrels |
Terroir
| Soil | Blue-grey clay and marl soils typical of Nuits-Saint-Georges |
| Vine Age | 65 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are carefully hand-harvested and sorted at the winery |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils is a family estate with a history dating back to 1947, moving towards organic farming and increased new oak usage under Etienne Julien since 2012. |