Dujac Fils & Pere Pinot Noir 2022 "1er Cru Aux Cras" Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France

From the legendary Dujac estate founded by Jacques Seysses in 1967, this premier cru represents the négociant venture launched by his son Jeremy to create more accessible expressions of Burgundy's finest terroirs. Sourced from the renowned Aux Cras vineyard with its distinctive clay-limestone soils, this wine showcases the Dujac signature of elegant intensity and remarkable terroir expression. The 2022 vintage demonstrates beautiful balance despite a warm summer, with the characteristic Dujac hallmarks of finesse and aging potential.

Tasting Notes

An aromatic bouquet reveals dark berries, earthy minerality, and hints of violet and clove, with subtle notes of plums, raw cocoa, vine smoke, and orange rind. The palate is elegant and harmonious, displaying beautiful balance between ripe fruit and subtle spice, supported by silky tannins and medium to full body. The wine showcases the purity of fruit and terroir that Nuits-Saint-Georges is famous for, with a long, lingering finish touched by minerality and delicate oak influence. The characteristic Dujac smokiness in youth promises to develop into an ethereal, leafy complexity with age.

Food Pairings

Roast duck with cherry sauce, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon with herbs, wild mushroom risotto

Details

• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
• Vintage: 2022