2023 Nuits-St-Georges Blanc, 1er Cru Les Terres Blanche, Domaine Michèle et Patrice Rion

2023 Nuits-St-Georges Blanc, 1er Cru Les Terres Blanche, Domaine Michèle et Patrice Rion

Although they account for a minute percentage of overall production, the white wines of Nuits-St-Georges have a proud history. Interestingly, Pinot Blanc, as well as Chardonnay, is permitted under the AOC, and this cuvée from the Rions has a little dash in the blend. This is from a 1.21-hectare plot at the top of the slope, close to the domaine, with chalky soils. It’s zesty and fragrant, with peachy stone fruit and white blossom intertwined. With only around 5% new oak, this is a delicious, floral, and saline white which matches the calibre of the estate’s fantastic range of reds.

Critic score
89/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
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£300.00
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£50.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Les Terres Blanches (AOC Sous-Communales), Nuits-St-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
    Pinot Blanc
  • Maturity
    Ready 2025 - 2034info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Terres Blanches has a crisp and lively bouquet with more vigor than the Bourgogne Chardonnay: Conference pears and dew-speckled green apples. The palate opens fresh and vibrant, a little peachy on the entry but with racy acidity to counterbalance. Maybe it cuts away a little too swiftly on the finish, but otherwise this is a fine Pinot Blanc/Chardonnay combo to enjoy over the next five or six years.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2025)
(88—90)/100

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