2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Charbonnières, Jean-Claude Boisset

• Style: Savory, mineral-driven Pinot Noir
• Taste: Black cherry, raspberry, spice, refined structure with bright acidity
• Food: Roast dinners, game & venison, beef & steak, mushroom & truffle, stews & braises
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 14% ABV, now or 5–10 years cellaring

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Black cherry and raspberry emerge first, shadowed by a mineral edge and vibrant spice. The palate reveals firm but refined tannins that carry the wine forward without heaviness, while bright acidity cuts through to expose layer after layer of nuance building toward a stony, lingering finish. This is restraint and generosity in balance.

The Winery — Jean-Claude Boisset

Grégory Patriat, winemaker at this Burgundy négociant, brings a vineyard-led approach that reflects the character of each lieu-dit. His background as head viticulturist and assistant winemaker at Domaine Leroy informs every decision. The 2022 vintage benefited from ripe, healthy fruit following the region's worst drought in nearly five decades. Patriat works a small 1.2-hectare parcel of 58-year-old vines in Les Charbonnières, kept deliberately low-yielding to concentrate flavour. Fermentation saw 50% whole bunches and a full 23 days on skins with restrained handling—just three punch downs—to preserve Pinot Noir's delicate character. Fifteen months in French oak (43% new) added structure without overripe weight. Founded in 1961, Jean-Claude Boisset now occupies a state-of-the-art, gravity-fed facility within a converted Nuits-Saint-Georges convent, reflecting both heritage and modern precision.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine was built to age gracefully, though it drinks beautifully now with proper food. Burgundy's traditional pairings feel almost inevitable: roasted game, beef braised in wine, aged Gruyère or mild Brie. The wine's structure suggests it will reward cellaring for another five to ten years. The vineyards of Les Charbonnières sit in the southern reaches of the appellation near Prémeaux-Prissey, where marl and pebbly soils lend their mineral signature. If you're building a serious collection and want one of the finest expressions of the Pinot Noir grape, this belongs on the list. Explore the rest of our Nuits-Saint-Georges selection to see how this wine sits alongside its peers from this storied region, and discover more France classics that reward patience in the cellar.