Maison Edouard Delaunay - Côtes de Nuits-Villages Les Combes 2018
15,5/20
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
The 2018 Les Combes offers a fresh, airy, and elegant nose—typical of the Côte de Nuits—with aromas of black cherry and spices. It has a magnificent attack on the palate, velvety and full-bodied, with a perfect balance between ripeness and acidity. There are notes of black fruit, wild plums, bark, hazelnut, and coffee, as well as hints of spice, incense, beeswax, and dark chocolate, with tannins that are still firm but will soften with time... Superb!
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Eye
A very beautiful, deep color with a hint of blue
Nose
Superb, fresh, and light, with great class—typical of the Côte de Nuits, with aromas of black cherry and spices
Palate
A magnificent attack, velvety and full-bodied, with a perfect balance between ripeness and acidity; notes of black fruits, wild plums, bark, hazelnut, coffee, hints of spice, incense, beeswax, and dark chocolate; tannins that are still firm but will mellow with time
Serve
At 17-18°C
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with beef bourguignon, duck breast with Roquefort, rillettes from Le Mans, wild boar terrine, veal Orloff...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
More than just a new venture—it’s a rebirth. The return of this historic estate is a welcome development. The man who brought it back to life is Laurent Delaunay. He is the great-grandson of the founder and has established himself as a leading figure in the world of approachable Languedoc wines in the mass market. It is in Burgundy, on his own vineyards, that he once again demonstrates the full extent of his talent and vision. We particularly recommend the Nuits-Saint-Georges vintages, vinified with extreme care and a focus on tannin extraction that results in voluptuous, supple wines that are always well-structured. The entire range is impeccable.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Wine rated 15.5/20
Rated Estate Recommended
Decanter
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, founders of the Badet-Clément wine house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, have revived the Édouard Delaunay wine merchant firm, founded in 1893 by Laurent’s great-grandfather. It offers a range of wines primarily from the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, ranging from regional appellations to grand cru wines.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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