Domaine des Perdrix Premier Cru "Aux Perdrix" Nuits Saint Georges 2020
(Burgundy, France) - [WE 94] [WS 93] [BH 91] [VM 91]

About the Wine:
Owned by Bertrand an Christiane Devillard and their children Amaury and Aurore since 1996, Domaine des Perdrix in Côte de Nuits has 15 hectares located exclusively in Côte de Nuits, with 6 hectares classified in Premier Cru and Grand Cru. There 18 different plots of vines for 9 appellations, with the oldest vines planted in 1922 The quality of the vineyards, their rigorous management and vinification have established the Domaine des Perdrix as a renowned Domaine, one of the best among the “Grands Vins de Bourgogne.”

Domaine des Perdrix's 'Aux Perdrix' vineyard, nearly a monopole, spans 3.45 hectares with vines planted between 1922 and 1955. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a 4-6 day cold pre-fermentation and 15-day maceration, followed by 16 months in 40% new French oak barrels and 2 months in tanks. This wine has an intense red color, complex aromas of red berries and earthy notes, and a palate with silky tannins and balanced salinity.

Tasting Notes:
The wine boasts a nice and deep red color with a velvety aspect. On the nose, it exudes matured red fruits such as black cherries and cassis, subtly complemented by oak aging with hints of spices and pepper. The palate is generous and serious, offering a long finish that features lingering notes of fruits and a distinct saltiness.

Ratings & Reviews

94 Points & Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:
"An abundance of black plum and cherry, geranium and clove meld gracefully, creating a refreshing yet serious nose. Ample acidity accentuates its salinity and provides lift, revealing notes of plum and clove against an elegant violet backdrop. Delicious beauty comes through with every sip." - Anna-Christina Cabrales (Nov 2024)

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A polished, supple red, rich and laced with black cherry, black currant, violet and spice flavors. Well-balanced enough to enjoy now, yet this will continue to improve over time. Ends with a combination of fruit and spices. Best from 2025 through 2042. 51 cases imported." – Bruce Sanderson (May 2023)

91 Points - Allen Meadows' BurgHound:
"Notably ripe and quite spicy aromas are comprised by notes of liqueur-like plum, cassis and similar dollops of menthol and oak toast. There is good volume and mid-palate sap as the medium-weight flavors possess a velvety and relatively refined texture where a touch of minerality adds a sense of lift to the sneaky long and youthfully austere finish." (Oct 2022)

89-91 Points – Vinous Media:
"The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Perdrix 1er Cru, which intriguingly has "Quasi Monopole" on the label as a lady with a few rows denies the Domaine the full monopole, is planted at 13,000 vines per hectare. It has a well-defined nose with a mixture of red and black fruit, hints of espresso and dry tobacco surfacing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with red berry fruit, touches of meat juice and orange rind. There is fine depth here and gentle grip on the finish, though it just needs a touch more precision. Worth seeking out though, especially if you are in the mood for a quasi monopole and you did not buy Clos des Lambrays!" – Neal Martin (Dec 2021)