Maison Edouard Delaunay - Nuits-Saint-Georges Le Village Vieilles Vignes 2021
92/100
RVF
16/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
Decanter
91/100
Tim Atkin
89-91/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
"Sublime!"
“Delaunay pays special attention to this wine, and it truly lives up to its promise, with a medium-to-deep garnet color and pronounced blackberry fruit accompanied by smoky and mineral notes. The texture is tannic, but there’s nothing rough about it—just exceptional fruit purity and length. It is blended from grapes purchased from Belle Croix, Les Longecourts, and Aux Allots. In bumper years, the estate often downgrades certain Premier Cru barrels, but in 2021, this wine stands on its own and performs quite impressively.” (Decanter 2023)
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Eye
Beautiful cherry-red color
Nose
Expressive and fresh, with aromas of baked goods (raspberry and red currant tart), almond, and cooked cherry
Palate
Fresh and mineral, with a briny edge; very fine-grained, well-integrated tannins; notes of blackcurrant, gingerbread, and then cumin
Serve
At 17-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
The perfect accompaniment to duck fillets with orange sauce, Black Angus beef, stuffed or honey-roasted ducklings, Flemish-style beef stew, venison stew, wild boar leg...
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 long-established winery is a welcome development. The man who revived it 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 yields voluptuous, supple wines that are always well-structured. The entire range is impeccable.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Rated Winery Recommended
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Delaunay pays special attention to this wine, and it certainly lives up to its promise, with a medium- to deep-garnet color and pronounced blackberry fruitiness with smoky and mineral notes. The texture is tannic, but there’s nothing rustic about it—just exceptional fruit purity and length. It is blended from grapes sourced from Belle Croix, Les Longecourts, and Aux Allots. In bountiful vintages, the estate often downgrades certain Premier Cru barrels, but in 2021, this wine stands on its own and makes a thoroughly compelling impression.
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The Nuits-Saint-Georges is one of the winery’s signature wines, with a ripe and supple profile; it is well-structured and full-bodied, with a finish punctuated by a hint of blood.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Wine rated 89–91/100
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