{"product_id":"domaine-dureuil-janthial-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-clos-des-argillieres-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières | 94 Point Old Vine Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 1942 Old Vines | Exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines, tiny production and serious Côte de Nuits pedigree — an extraordinary Burgundy from Vincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the more refined expressions of Nuits-Saint-Georges — power, purity and silky structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – La Revue du Vin De France | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound | 92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Old Vines, Finesse \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully refined Nuits-Saint-Georges — lifted cherry, raspberry and floral complexity wrapped around silky tannins, mineral energy and serious old-vine structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright mid-ruby with excellent clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted and beautifully detailed with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, raspberry, strawberry and brambly red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with dried rose, forest floor, white pepper, earth and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, energetic and wonderfully precise. Succulent cherry and raspberry fruit flows across the palate, supported by finely grained tannins and a distinct mineral backbone. There's classic Nuits-Saint-Georges structure here, but the overall impression is one of \u003cstrong\u003efinesse rather than brute force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, balanced and elegant, with red fruit, earth, spice and mineral notes lingering through a beautifully refined finish. Jasper Morris MW particularly praised its lifted cherry and raspberry fruit, balance and fine length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Allen Meadows, Burghound – Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurghound highlights the wine's energy, mineral drive and serious structure, while Neal Martin found brambly red fruit, dried roses, strawberry, forest floor, white pepper and finely balanced tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières – Vines Planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes seriously exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDureuil-Janthial owns only around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated at \u003cstrong\u003ePrémeaux-Prissey in the southern sector of Nuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes them around \u003cstrong\u003e80 years old at the time of the 2022 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's another fascinating detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits immediately beside the famous \u003cstrong\u003eClos de l'Arlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this tiny parcel some very serious neighbours. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard faces east and sits over \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils with substantial surface gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Australian importer Bibendum gives an even more precise description: \u003cstrong\u003epink Prémeaux marble beneath approximately 60cm of clay-rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat clay helps explain the name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it contributes to a wine with genuine depth and structure while retaining the mineral freshness and finesse that distinguishes this particular site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble sorted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore entering the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes undergo approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone week of cold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e before fermentation in conical wooden vats. Extraction is determined through daily tasting rather than following a fixed recipe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel – 50% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 months in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore bottling according to the lunar calendar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2022 vintage specifically, Vincent Dureuil used \u003cstrong\u003eno whole clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e and employed relatively gentle extraction because the skins were naturally thick and extraction came easily. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Dureuil-Janthial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVincent Dureuil\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of the most highly regarded growers working in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in \u003cstrong\u003eRully\u003c\/strong\u003e, his reputation has grown enormously as Burgundy collectors have discovered just how serious these wines can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this wine takes us north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInto the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd specifically into one of Burgundy's great red-wine appellations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is minuscule. Australian importer International Fine Wines reported receiving \u003cstrong\u003eless than three cases\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 2022 Clos des Argillières. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges is famous for producing Pinot Noir with genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure • Depth • Earth • Dark Fruit • Savouriness • Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Clos des Argillières shows a particularly refined side of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris calls it the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“lighter side of Nuits”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith succulent fruit, good tannin and an elegant finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly why this wine is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get Nuits-Saint-Georges structure without sacrificing perfume or finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle and mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If drinking young, around \u003cstrong\u003e45 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e will help the wine open. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines planted in 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos des Argillières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.4-hectare holding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 months in barrel + 6 months in tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$310.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly attractive in the Australian market. Current listings I found for the same 2022 are around \u003cstrong\u003e$339–385 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, making $310 look very sharp for a wine of this pedigree. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply expensive Burgundy carrying a famous appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eold-vine, tiny-production Premier Cru Burgundy from a genuinely exceptional grower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, it's built for the cellar. One specialist merchant suggests drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2028\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching its peak around \u003cstrong\u003e2038\u003c\/strong\u003e and continuing through approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2044\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines. Tiny Production. Premier Cru. Exceptional Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1942 Vines. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru. 92 Burghound. $310 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely special cellar Burgundy — extremely limited and capable of evolving beautifully for the next 15–20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières is a tiny-parcel old-vine Pinot Noir from east-facing vines planted in 1942 beside Clos de l’Arlot. Hand picked, double sorted and matured for 12 months in barrel followed by six months in stainless steel, it combines cherry, raspberry, dried rose, forest-floor complexity and mineral freshness with silky tannins, elegant structure and serious cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dureuil Janthial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479357681966,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineDureuilJanthialNuitsSaintGeorges1erCru_ClosdesArgillieres.png?v=1787278473","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/domaine-dureuil-janthial-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-clos-des-argillieres-2022","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}