Nuits-Saint-Georges - 1er Cru - Les Damodes - 2021 - Claire Naudin - 0,75L

A racy and elegant Pinot Noir from a terroir bordering Vosne-Romanée, enhanced by the sensitive winemaking of Claire Naudin.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Climat: Les Damodes
Vintage: 2021
Producer: Claire Naudin
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy, France
Farming: Uncertified biodynamics – respect for life and soil
Aging: In oak barrels, with a low proportion of new wood
Sulphur: Minimal addition

🍇 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep, limpid ruby, with a brilliant sheen
Nose: Complex and refined, with ripe red fruits (black cherry, raspberry), floral notes (violet), hints of sweet spices and a subtle undergrowth nuance
Palate: Silky, fluid and balanced, carried by fine, well-integrated tannins. The acidity brings freshness, highlighting notes of black cherry, licorice, damp earth, and dried flowers
Finish: Long, straight and mineral, with a remarkable brightness

🍴 Food Pairings

🦆 Duck breast with red fruits
🥩 Grilled red meats
🍄 Mushroom or truffle risotto
🧀 Comté, Saint-Nectaire, Brillat-Savarin

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Ready to drink now after aeration, or can be cellared until 2030–2035 for a more complex and velvety evolution.

🌡 Serving Temperature

16–17°C

Decanting: Recommended in its early years to reveal the full aromatic palette.

🏰 About the Domaine Naudin

Claire Naudin, an independent and demanding winemaker, crafts wines of identity and terroir with minimal intervention in the cellar. The "Les Damodes" climat, at the extreme north of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, touches Vosne-Romanée and combines the power of Nuits with the finesse of Vosne. A rare and graceful cuvée, with a floral, spicy, and mineral framework revealed in all its purity.