Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Crots', Edouard Delaunay, 2023
Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Crots', Edouard Delaunay, 2023
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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Edouard Delaunay's 2023 reds are more refined, with less power than the previous years, offering more elegance and poise. The acidity is well-integrated, and the tannins are fine and soft, especially in the wines from the southern parts of Nuits-Saint-Georges (NSG), which do not include any whole bunches. The reds from 2023 show great potential for ageing, with enough structure to develop further while maintaining a fresh, layered character.
"Sourced from the top of the slope in southern NSG, this wine is deep and intense with a mix of red and purple fruit, wild strawberries, and a lot of minerality. Aged in 50% new oak for 12 months, it has a silky texture with fine tannins, and its freshness and generosity show great ageing potential."
Our note
Overall, the 2023 vintage is a welcome surprise, offering a balance of power and elegance. With a focus on terroir expression, the wines show great ageing potential and freshness, with no over-ripeness or dilution. The whites are bright, fresh, and pure, while the reds show refinement and elegance, with a good structure for future ageing. While some of the wines are still developing, there is much to look forward to in the coming years.
What the critics say:
"Pretty intense cooked damson and cherry fruit threading crimson through a tapestry of forest fragrance (mushrooms, decaying logs, beds of leaves and juniper needles). The tannins fit firmly around like fruit, like parentheses, shaping phrases and pulling power into emphasis. Spicy, throat-warming finish (I wonder what the alcohol is?)."
"Two barrels made, destemmed, racked out of one new barrel after six months. A rich purple colour with a ripe, expansive plum and dark raspberry fruit. A wealth of fruit, still a lot of oak at the moment but this will integrate. Some black cherries now, though predominantly raspberry. Quite an exciting wine. Leaves a significant weight of fruit in the mouth as an aftertaste. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted Nov 2024 ****"
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