2014 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots

Variable summer weather required careful canopy management in this premier cru site bordering Vosne-Romanée. The domaine's old vines, combined with the vineyard's northern exposure, helped maintain freshness through late-season warmth. The wine displays both power and finesse, showing dark cherry fruit, Asian spice, and the structured mineral core typical of this boundary-pushing terroir.

The premier cru's position bordering Vosne-Romanée captured vital late summer warmth, achieving optimal ripeness despite the cool growing season. The vineyard's iron-rich soils and old vines delivered concentrated fruit while maintaining tension. The wine shows precise red berry notes, subtle earthy depth, and the refined structure typical of this northern Nuits-Saint-Georges site.

April frost severely reduced yields across Aux Boudots, while subsequent hail tested the surviving vines through early summer. The vineyard's northern placement and mature root systems helped weather the season's challenges, producing concentrated Pinot Noir with red cherry precision, sous bois complexity, and the site's characteristic iron-tinged mineral core.

The vineyard's position bordering Vosne-Romanée captured perfect morning sun while limestone soils tempered summer's intense heat. Old vines proved remarkably resilient through brief drought conditions. The wine reveals Boudots' signature dark fruit power with profound spice notes marking this solar vintage.

The northern-most premier cru of Nuits-Saint-Georges benefited from its Vosne-Romanée proximity during the warm growing season. Clay-rich soils provided crucial water regulation through summer heat, while the site's exposition preserved freshness. The wine shows red fruits and spice with signature Vosne silk, demonstrating both the vintage's warmth and the site's refined character.