Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils
Rising star Etienne Julien is putting the small marble-quarry town of Comblanchien, which lies just south of Nuits-St-Georges, on the map. Since his first vintage in 2012, demand for his wines has increased ten-fold. He is the fifth generation at the helm of this 10 hectare estate and it was his father, Gérard, who spent the 70s and 80s purchasing wonderful old-vine plots in Nuits-St-Georges plus a fine parcel of Échezeaux Grand Cru. Etienne has continued the domaine’s upwards trajectory and his vision has seen a move towards a more organic way of farming and an increased proportion of new oak barrels. The results are bold, structured and energetic wines that are a fine expression of Pinot Noir.