2023 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos St Marc, Domaine Michèle et Patrice Rion

2023 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos St Marc, Domaine Michèle et Patrice Rion

The beating heart of the domaine lies in this small monopole vineyard, just opposite their cellars in Premeaux-Prissey. It’s amazing, but undeniable, that in a line up that contains some of Chambolle and Vosne’s finest sites, this is always the highlight of the cellar, the whole tasting seemingly building to the moment you taste it. In 2023 there is around 25% whole clusters used. It has a long, sinewy tension, with remarkable depth. Aromatically so complex with notes of blood orange, violets, white pepper with oyster shell salinity on the finish. A sensational wine.

Critic score
94.25/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Nuits-St-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2027 - 2040info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos St. Marc 1er Cru, a monopole belonging to the Domaine, includes 25-30% whole bunches. This feels a little more animated and energetic than the Clos des Argillières, with more red fruit, crushed stone and lightly pressed flower scents. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. There is a sense of "fluidity" in this Clos Saint-Marc, which displays gentle grip, lovely poise and weight toward the spicy finish. This is the Domaine's standout cuvée in 2023—superb.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2025)
(93—95)/100

A vibrant purple. Here too there is an exciting energy to the nose, slightly darker fruit, even a hint of chocolate on the nose. Slightly more depth than the Clos des Argillières, with firmer but very well integrated tannins. This needs a little more elevage, before it might overtake the seductive beauty of the Argillières. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024.

Jasper Morris (January 2025)
93—96/100

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