Bouchard Pere & Fils, Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Cailles Domaine 2017 (1x75cl)

Bouchard Père & Fils, a venerable négociant-éleveur with a legacy spanning nearly three centuries, presents their 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru from the esteemed Les Cailles climat. Situated on the mid-slope of the Côte de Nuits, Les Cailles is renowned for its stony, shallow limestone soils, contributing to wines of exceptional structure, minerality, and aromatic complexity.

The 2017 vintage in Burgundy was characterised by a relatively early and warm growing season, yielding wines of balance and purity. Bouchard Père & Fils’ meticulous viticulture and traditional winemaking approach—including careful fruit selection and judicious oak ageing—ensure that the inherent qualities of this distinguished terroir are faithfully expressed. This bottling represents a quintessential Nuits-Saint-Georges, offering both immediate appeal and significant cellaring potential.

Tasting notes

The 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles reveals a vibrant ruby hue. On the nose, an intricate bouquet of red cherry, wild strawberry, and blackcurrant is interwoven with nuanced notes of forest floor, liquorice, and a subtle hint of toasted spice from its élevage. The palate is firm and concentrated, displaying a robust structure underpinned by fine-grained tannins and a refreshing acidity. Flavours echo the aromatic profile, culminating in a persistent, mineral-driven finish that promises further complexity with bottle age.