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Last autumn's trip to Burgundy started with a bang on the first day when we visited Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion and got reacquainted with this consistently excellent property. Now run by Patrice's son Maxime, the domaine is on a true roll of late, resulting in benchmark renditions from their holdings in Vosne, Chambolle, and Nuits, the latter of which turned out today's three stellar 1er crus.
Garnering generous accolades from Burgundy's three most influential critical voices, this trio of stunning 2022s stand with elite company in Nuits-St-Georges, keeping pace with names like Gouges, l'Arlot, and Chevillon, but at a fraction of their prices thanks to our direct access to the domaine's cellars. Each one is a pure reflection of its Nuits-St-Georges terroir and the outstanding 2022 vintage, offering undeniable collectible appeal for the cellar. The "firm, serious and impeccably well-balanced" 1er Cru Clos des Argillieres kicks it off with 94-point potential from all three critics, while the "superb" Les Hautes Pruliers, from a top-of-slope parcel in the famed 1er cru, shows 95-point potential per Neal Martin and quintessential appellation character - "a Nuits from Nuits" as Jasper Morris describes it. The crown-jewel of the domaine, however, is the singular 1er Cru Clos St-Marc from a monopole parcel of 60 year old vines just under a hectare in size. A Five Star wine with 97-point potential according to Morris, the Clos St-Marc shows "brilliant intensity ... with startling energy and drive," a powerful Nuits with focus and poise that will cruise for two-plus decades.
We're thrilled to present these impressive, under-the-radar Cote-de-Nuits standouts to our Burgundy clients at our unbeatable, domaine-direct pricing, so don't miss this opportunity to load your cellar with some of the sharpest collectible buys in the acclaimed 2022 vintage. |
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A vibrant purple. Here too there is an exciting energy to the nose, slightly darker fruit, even a hint of chocolate on the nose. Slightly more depth than the Clos des Argillières, with firmer but very well integrated tannins. This needs a little more elevage, before it might overtake the seductive beauty of the Argillières. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024.
93-96 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Jan 2025)
The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos St. Marc 1er Cru, a monopole belonging to the Domaine, includes 25-30% whole bunches. This feels a little more animated and energetic than the Clos des Argillières, with more red fruit, crushed stone and lightly pressed flower scents. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. There is a sense of "fluidity" in this Clos Saint-Marc, which displays gentle grip, lovely poise and weight toward the spicy finish. This is the Domaine's standout cuvée in 2023—superb.
93-95 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Nov 2024)
This is aromatically similar to the Argillières if perhaps just a bit spicier. There is a similar mouthfeel as well if more size, weight and muscle to the saline, serious, more youthfully austere and compact finale. This is even more backward though not necessarily more structured and as such, it's going to require at least some patience. This too is excellent with the potential to match. *Sweet Spot, Outstanding*
91-94 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Jan 2025)
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