Côtes De Nuits-Villages, Aux Montagnes, Pierre Meurgey, 2019
Côtes De Nuits-Villages, Aux Montagnes, Pierre Meurgey, 2019
- 75cl
- 13%
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2030
This appellation stretches across the Côte de Nuits, from Corgoloin to Fixin, with this particular vineyard located in Corgoloin at the top of the slope, near the marble quarry.
Pierre is known for producing impressive Pinot Noir, and this wine is no exception. It offers aromas of red and black fruits, complemented by floral notes and a hint of vanilla. While designed for early drinking, it will benefit from a year or two of cellaring.
An excellent value wine, ideal with feathered game, free-range poultry, or Guinea fowl.
This 2019 is drinking beautifully now, with its primary fruit still vibrant and the oak nicely integrated. Over the next year or two, expect the red fruit to develop more complexity while maintaining its freshness. The wine should reach its peak around 2027-2028, when secondary notes of earth and spice will emerge more prominently. By 2030, it will still be drinking well but the fruit may start to fade, making way for more savoury, evolved characters. This isn't a wine built for the long haul, so enjoy it while the fruit is singing.
Tasting Notes
AppearanceBright ruby with garnet highlights, showing good clarity and medium intensity.
NoseFresh red cherries and blackberries lead, followed by violet petals and rose hip. There's a gentle vanilla oak presence alongside hints of forest floor and crushed limestone. The aromatics are lifted and inviting, with classic Burgundian finesse.
PalateMedium-bodied with silky tannins that frame rather than dominate the fruit. Red cherry and raspberry flavours are complemented by subtle spice and mineral undertones. The oak is well-integrated, adding texture without overwhelming the delicate Pinot character. Good acidity keeps everything fresh and focused.
FinishClean and persistent, with lingering red fruit and a gentle mineral echo.
Overall impressionElegant Burgundian Pinot that offers excellent value and drinking pleasure.
Food Pairings
In Burgundy, this style of Pinot Noir would traditionally accompany coq au vin made with the same wine, or perhaps lapin à la moutarde with its creamy Dijon mustard sauce. Local charcuterie like jambon persillé or boudin noir would be perfect partners, as would the region's famous escargots de Bourgogne swimming in garlic butter. Game birds are classic matches, particularly guinea fowl roasted with herbs, or wild duck with juniper berries. The wine's elegance also pairs beautifully with Burgundy's soft-ripened cheeses like Époisses or Chaource.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve at 15-16°C, slightly cooler than most reds to preserve the wine's delicate aromatics and freshness. No need to decant, though opening an hour before serving will allow the wine to breathe and show its best. Use Burgundy glasses with a wide bowl to concentrate the perfumed nose. If cellaring, store on its side in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature.
The Aux Montagnes vineyard sits high on Corgoloin's slopes, where limestone bedrock meets clay-rich topsoils. The elevation provides excellent drainage and exposes the vines to cooling winds that help preserve acidity during warm vintages. The proximity to the marble quarry reflects the area's mineral-rich geology, which imparts a distinctive stony backbone to the wines. This combination of altitude, limestone, and good exposure creates ideal conditions for elegant Pinot Noir.
Côtes de Nuits-Villages spans five communes at the northern and southern ends of the famous Côte de Nuits, from Fixin to Corgoloin. It's Burgundy's best-kept secret for value, offering wines with genuine Burgundian character at a fraction of the price of neighbouring grand crus. The appellation allows both red and white wines, though Pinot Noir dominates, and producers here often punch well above their weight. Think of it as the sensible person's Burgundy, delivering elegance without the eye-watering price tags.
The 2019 vintage in Burgundy delivered exactly what vignerons needed after a string of challenging years: a textbook growing season that let the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. Spring arrived gently, summer stayed warm without punishing heat spikes, and crucially, September brought those cool nights that preserve acidity whilst allowing full phenolic ripeness. We find ourselves talking about 2019 as one of those vintages where nature simply cooperated, giving winemakers healthy fruit with natural balance rather than forcing them to correct for extremes in the cellar.
What emerged are Burgundies with remarkable freshness married to genuine depth—the Pinot Noirs show that silky texture and bright red fruit character that makes great Burgundy so compelling, whilst the Chardonnays have both the mineral backbone and subtle richness that age beautifully. The quality runs impressively deep across all appellations, from village wines that drink like premier crus to grand crus that remind you why Burgundy commands such devotion. These wines are drinking beautifully now if you fancy them young and vibrant, though we suspect the better bottles will reward patience well into the 2030s.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Fresh red and black fruits with floral notes and gentle vanilla oak, showing classic Burgundian elegance with silky tannins and good acidity.
When should I drink this wine?
It's lovely now but will improve with another year or two in the cellar. Drink between 2026 and 2030 for best results.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Perfect with roasted poultry, game birds like guinea fowl or duck, or classic Burgundian dishes like coq au vin. Also excellent with soft cheeses and charcuterie.
How should I serve this wine?
Serve at 15-16°C in Burgundy glasses. No need to decant, but opening an hour before serving will help it show its best.
Is this wine worth cellaring?
It will reward short-term cellaring for 2-4 years, but it's designed for relatively early drinking rather than long-term ageing.
How does this compare to other Burgundies?
It offers genuine Burgundian character at a fraction of the price of famous villages, making it excellent value for those wanting authentic Côte de Nuits style.
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