2023 is the inagural and much anticipated release from this new domaine with some history and great parcels with vine age. Jean's father Tom came from England in the 60's and began to cobble together a 2ha domaine. In the early 2000's Tom got sick and the vineyards were rented to Meo-Camuzet for nearly 20 years - so they have been in good hands - he passed away in 2015. After deccieding to return to Burgundy to take teh viens back, Jean spent time with Charles Lachaux leading up to the debut of the domaine wines. Vineyards utilize high trellising, cover crops, low-to no till. The wines 100% whole cluster with the fermentation starting out with a Pied de cuve, and NO OAK. All the elevage is done in ceramic globes and eggs for 24 months. 

Winehog:

"The Aux Argillas is a lovely mineral wine … very precise and has some relatively cool mineral notes due to the fresh air from the combe. Fruit and fruit expression is coolish showing no perfume from the oak. This is an extremely elegant wine … and very much different from the version made by Meo-Camuzet. The further elevage and ageing have mainly increased the intensity of the fruit … giving a fuller and more balanced wine … minerality better supported by the fruit."

Wine Advocate:

"The 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, orange zest, spices and petals. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's dense and velvety, with a concentrated core of fruit framed by ample reserves of sweet, powdery tannin."