{"product_id":"2022-jean-claude-boisset-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-les-terres-blanches","title":"2022 Jean-Claude Boisset, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru `Les Terres Blanches`","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eGrégory Patriat is the accomplished winemaker at the helm of Nuits-Saint-Georges négociant Jean-Claude Boisset. Previously head viticulturist and assistant winemaker at the legendary Domaine Leroy, Grégory has brought a detailed, vineyard-led approach to Jean-Claude Boisset and produces wines that are truly reflective of their lieu-dits. It is a testament to his skill, that after tasting the 2021 vintage, Jancis Robinson MW wrote that she “was utterly knocked out by the balance and refinement of Grégory Patriat’s wines at J-C Boisset”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eFounded by the Boisset family in 1961, the estate is now based in Les Ursulines, a former convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges that has been converted into a state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery. Grégory sources fruit from parcels across the Côte d’Or and has very close and long-standing relationships with the growers he works with, monitoring progress throughout the growing season on his regular runs through the vineyards. He determines the harvest dates of each vineyard, with two thirds hand harvested by the Jean-Claude Boisset team, allowing even greater control over quality. Grégory’s knowledge of, and passion for, Burgundy is unrivalled. A member of ‘Les Aligoteurs’, he gets just as excited about his Aligoté ‘Les Moutots’ as he does his trophy-winning Clos de la Roche Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Jean-Claude Boisset whites are gently whole-bunch pressed, then racked to 450-litre demi-muids for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wines undergo a period of oak ageing, with varying percentages of new oak used depending on the lieu-dit and vintage. The range includes some rare examples of Marsannay Blanc and Fixin Blanc, both hailing from traditionally red wine appellations in the far north of the Côte de Nuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc is an elegant, perfumed wine from organically farmed 40-year-old vines planted in some of the highest vineyard sites of the Côte. The Meursault ‘Le Limozin’, hails from up to 100-year-old vines in what many refer to as a Meursault ‘2ème Cru’, located immediately below prime 1er Cru ‘Les Genevrières’. The Santenay 1er Cru ‘Passetemps’, which Grégory describes as “a baby Chassagne”, is sourced from two sites on a hillside located just below the 'Clos de Mouches' vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe reds all undergo cool maceration prior to fermentation with indigenous yeasts, with only a few gentle punch downs in stainless-steel tanks. Again, varying percentages of whole-bunch and new oak are used, depending on the lieu-dit and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Chorey-lès-Beaune ‘Les Beaumonts’ hails from vines planted in 1902 and is the oldest parcel that Grégory works with. The berries from these low-yielding bush vines are so small that he refers to them as “Pinot Noir caviar” and believes the wine produced from them could easily be mistaken for a Grand Cru in a blind tasting. The Nuits-Saint-Georges ‘Tribourg’ is made from a lieu-dit just 400 metres from the winery, planted on clay soils peppered with pebbly limestone slope wash. Grégory describes this staggeringly elegant wine as “Chambolle-Musigny in Nuits-Saint-Georges clothing”. Bursting with bright fruit and floral perfumes it is carried by velvety tannins and a vibrant acidity on the palate. The Clos de la Roche is arguably the jewel in the Jean-Claude Boisset crown. It is sourced from 55-year-old vines in the only north-south oriented plot within this Morey-Saint-Denis Grand Cru. Only one barrel is made each vintage, yet it has won the International Wine Challenge ‘Clos de la Roche’ Trophy an astounding five times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated halfway between Dijon and Beaune, the Nuits-Saint-Georges vineyards stretch over six kilometres and cover over 300 hectares and a great diversity of terroirs. White 1er Cru plantings are a rarity here, with less than seven hectares of 1er Cru vineyard planted to white varieties. The south-facing 'Terres Blanches' parcel is located in the far south of Nuits-Saint-Georges towards Prémeaux-Prissey and the Bois de la Montagne. The 44-year-old Pinot Blanc vines are Guyot trained and planted on light and well-draining gravelly limestone soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage in Burgundy was characterised by abundance and excellence. Despite heatwaves and the largest drought in Burgundy since 1976, 2022 emerged as a generous vintage, with excellent quality. The growing season began with a cold winter, which delayed budburst and ensured most vineyards escaped April frosts unscathed. Optimal spring conditions followed and the vines grew quickly, with flowering taking place in mid-May. The summer was hot and dry, yet rain showers at the end of June replenished water reserves and allowed vines to thrive. Harvest at Jean-Claude Boisset began on 29th August and finished on 14th September. The grapes were in such excellent condition that virtually no sorting was required. Grégory Patriat describes 2022 as “a beautiful vintage”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, the hand-harvested Pinot Blanc grapes were gently whole bunch pressed for 2.5 hours. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C and it was transferred to 228-litre French oak fûts for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 18 months in lightly toasted French fûts, 100% new oak. 294 bottles produced in 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting white curiosity from a Pinot Blanc parcel in Nuits-Saint-Georges. On the nose, aromas of ripe lemon and white peach leap out of the glass, alongside subtle toasty notes. On the palate, there is a marked minerality and a lifted acidity drives the complex flavours onto the long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56544253084026,"sku":null,"price":86.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/JC_BOISSET_-_NSG_1C_LES_TERRES_BLANCHES__250x500_1883522d-8f9d-416e-8ea1-bc3314819721.png?v=1770227639","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2022-jean-claude-boisset-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-les-terres-blanches","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}