Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Pruliers', Edouard Delaunay, 2019
Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Pruliers', Edouard Delaunay, 2019
- 75cl
- 14%
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2040
Whilst there are some absolute gems throughout, the strength of Edouard Delaunay's 2019s in Nuits-Saint-Georges is especially noticeable.
"Juniper, blueberry, cranberry as well as riper red cherry notes hit the nostrils with some spicier mocha and dried herbs coming up plus a hint of violets and stone dust. Palate shows off an abundance of silky, supple red fruits, a touch of Turkish Delight, garrigue and sweet spice. Concentration on the mid-palate of morello cherries, with a little cinnamon stick and anise. Finish shows long with salt and stone dust. Benchmark NSG Cru."
Tom Harrow, Wine Director
Acclaimed to be one of the best sites in the village, to the south-west and quite near the river - means there is a combination of slightly heavier, clay-enriched soils but there is also more gravel in the southern rows. All this combines to give quite a rich, full-bodied style but with sufficient stones to ensure elegance and freshness.
Currently in its primary phase, the 2019 shows vibrant fruit intensity that will gradually integrate over the next 2-3 years as the tannins soften and the oak becomes more seamlessly woven. From 2029 onwards, secondary complexity will emerge as the fruit develops more savoury, earthy characteristics whilst the mineral backbone becomes more pronounced. The wine should reach its peak drinking window between 2030-2035, when primary fruit and secondary development achieve perfect harmony. With proper storage, it will maintain its excellence until at least 2040, gradually becoming more ethereal and soil-driven whilst retaining its fundamental structure and elegance.
Tasting Notes
AppearanceDeep ruby with a vibrant purple rim suggesting youth and concentration.
NoseJuniper and blueberry lead, followed by cranberry and riper red cherry fruit. Mocha and dried herbs emerge with air, plus violet florals and that distinctive stone dust minerality that marks great Nuits-Saint-Georges. The aromatics build in layers, revealing more complexity with each swirl.
PalateSilky, supple red fruits dominate the attack, with Turkish Delight sweetness balanced by garrigue herbs and warming spice. The mid-palate shows concentrated morello cherries framed by cinnamon stick and anise. The texture is both rich and refined, with tannins that support rather than dominate.
FinishLong and mineral-driven, with salt and stone dust persistence that speaks to the vineyard's gravelly terroir.
Overall impressionBenchmark Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru that captures both the power and elegance this village can achieve.
Food Pairings
In Burgundy, this would be the natural partner for the region's famous boeuf bourguignon, where the wine's structure can stand up to the rich, slow-braised beef whilst echoing the burgundy used in the cooking. Coq au vin noir showcases how the wine's earthy complexity complements the dish's herbs and wine reduction. Local charcuterie like jambon persillé, with its gelatinous texture and herb garnish, plays beautifully against the wine's mineral backbone. Game birds such as pigeon or duck, often served with juniper and other wild herbs, create perfect harmony with the wine's aromatic profile. The cheese course might feature aged Époisses or Chaource, whose creamy richness finds balance in the wine's structured tannins.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve at 16-17°C to allow the fruit and mineral complexity to shine without overwhelming the palate. Decant for 45 minutes to an hour to soften the tannins and allow the aromatics to fully express themselves. A large Burgundy bowl is ideal, providing ample surface area for the wine's layered bouquet to develop. If drinking now, open the bottle an hour before serving to let it breathe naturally in the bottle.
Les Pruliers sits on the south-western edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, close enough to the river to benefit from slightly heavier, clay-enriched soils that provide richness and body. The southern rows contain more gravel and stones, bringing elegance and freshness to balance the natural power. This combination of clay for concentration and gravel for finesse creates wines with both substance and grace. The stony elements ensure the wine retains its characteristic Burgundian minerality despite the richer soil composition.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru represents some of Burgundy's most robust and structured wines, sitting between the elegance of Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and the power of Vosne-Romanée to the south. The commune produces no Grand Crus but compensates with exceptional Premier Cru sites that offer remarkable value and longevity. Les Pruliers is widely regarded as one of the finest sites in the village, often mentioned alongside Les Saint-Georges and Les Vaucrains for its combination of power and refinement. These wines typically require more patience than their Côte de Beaune neighbours but reward cellaring with extraordinary complexity.
The 2019 vintage in Burgundy delivered exactly what vignerons needed after a string of challenging years: a textbook growing season that let the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. Spring arrived gently, summer stayed warm without punishing heat spikes, and crucially, September brought those cool nights that preserve acidity whilst allowing full phenolic ripeness. We find ourselves talking about 2019 as one of those vintages where nature simply cooperated, giving winemakers healthy fruit with natural balance rather than forcing them to correct for extremes in the cellar.
What emerged are Burgundies with remarkable freshness married to genuine depth—the Pinot Noirs show that silky texture and bright red fruit character that makes great Burgundy so compelling, whilst the Chardonnays have both the mineral backbone and subtle richness that age beautifully. The quality runs impressively deep across all appellations, from village wines that drink like premier crus to grand crus that remind you why Burgundy commands such devotion. These wines are drinking beautifully now if you fancy them young and vibrant, though we suspect the better bottles will reward patience well into the 2030s.
FAQs
What does this Nuits-Saint-Georges taste like?
Rich yet elegant, with silky red fruits, morello cherries, warm spices, and a distinctive mineral finish that speaks to the gravelly soils of Les Pruliers vineyard.
When should I drink this 2019 vintage?
Drinking beautifully now but will reward patience - peak drinking will be 2030-2035, though it will remain excellent until at least 2040.
What food pairs best with this wine?
Classic Burgundian dishes like boeuf bourguignon or coq au vin, game birds with herbs, or rich charcuterie - its structure can handle robust flavours whilst its elegance won't overwhelm.
Should I decant this wine?
Yes, decant for 45 minutes to an hour to soften the tannins and allow the complex aromatics to fully develop, then serve at 16-17°C in large Burgundy bowls.
How does Les Pruliers compare to other Nuits-Saint-Georges sites?
Les Pruliers is considered one of the finest Premier Cru sites in the village, offering more elegance than some due to its gravelly soils whilst maintaining the power and structure Nuits-Saint-Georges is known for.
Is this wine worth cellaring?
Absolutely - this is built for the cellar and will develop wonderful secondary complexity over 15-20 years, transforming from primary fruit-driven to more savoury and mineral-focused with age.
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