Domaine Gérard JULIEN & Fils (Comblanchien) -- 2015 Tasted from Bottle

(Originally published 31 July 2018.)

I have no previous experience with this estate, although I have seen the wines in some Paris stores that generally have very good Burgundy selections.

My understanding is that this estate comprises 10 hectares, mostly in Nuits and Côtes de Nuits-Villages, cared for in lutte raisonnée (i.e., organic except as a last resort). Son Étienne has recently taken control and is perceived as upgrading the quality. The cellars are located in Comblanchien.

My response on tasting through this set of wines is that they were good, not great, and this is an estate I would want to see more of.

2015 Côte de Nuits-Villages   red
Here we have a medium-weight wine with dark fruits and moderate, but sufficient, acidity. This wine needs 10 years or so in the cellar. 88/B+

2015 Nuits-Saint-Georges
The nose here is floral and perfumed. The mouth is light on the palate with red fruits and the wine has good intensity and grip. 91(+)/A

2015 Nuits-Saint Georges    1er Cru    Les Bousselots
From the Vosne slope of Nuits-Saint-Georges, this wine has red fruits with some spice, lightness on the palate, and medium concentration. 92/A

2015 Echézeaux
The Echézeaux is medium-light on the palate with dark fruits, but it lacks precision. 91(+?)/B