Aux Bousselots

Aux Bousselots occupies the northern reaches of the Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru zone, sitting at elevations between 255 and 280 metres above sea level with a south-east facing aspect. This positioning places it in close proximity to the Grand Cru vineyards of Vosne-Romanée, situating it among the most distinguished terroirs of the Côte de Nuits. The continental climate typical of Burgundy drives the character of the site, with warm summers and cold winters providing the diurnal temperature variation necessary for expressive Pinot Noir.

• North section of Nuits-Saint-Georges, near Vosne-Romanée Grand Cru boundary
• South-east aspect captures morning sun, moderating summer heat
• Elevation of 255 to 280 metres provides good drainage and air circulation
• Continental climate with defined seasons shapes the vintage character

The soils of Aux Bousselots are a defining feature of the vineyard's character. Brown limestone soils with a fine texture overlay a subsoil complex that includes lamellaire gravel, pink limestone of Premeaux origin, and Ostrea acuminata marls. These calcareous, well-drained soils are well-suited to Pinot Noir, encouraging deep root penetration and contributing to the minerality and structure that characterise wines from this climat. The name of the vineyard itself references the terrain: 'bosselé' describes the bumpy, debris-shaped topography created by material washed down from the Meuzin combe.

• Brown limestone with fine texture forms the primary topsoil
• Subsoils include lamellaire gravel and pink Premeaux limestone
• Ostrea acuminata marls contribute to mineral complexity
• Terrain shaped by Meuzin combe debris, referenced in the vineyard name

Pinot Noir is the dominant variety at Aux Bousselots, producing wines that are dense and austere in youth before opening into leather, animal, balsamic, and liquorice notes with age. The structured tannins and medium-bodied profile are characteristic of northern Nuits-Saint-Georges, where proximity to Vosne-Romanée lends a degree of finesse not always found further south in the appellation. Chardonnay is also authorised, making Aux Bousselots one of a small number of Côte de Nuits Premier Crus where white wine production is permitted under the appellation rules. White production remains rare in practice.

Several respected Nuits-Saint-Georges domaines hold parcels in Aux Bousselots. Domaine Robert Chevillon, one of the reference producers of the appellation, holds approximately 0.54 hectares and consistently delivers wines that showcase the vineyard's structural backbone and aging capacity. Other producers with presence in the climat include Domaine Remoriquet, Domaine François Legros, Domaine Jean Chauvenet, Domaine de la Commaraine, and Domaine Decelle and Fils. The concentration of quality-focused growers reflects the esteem in which this northern Premier Cru is held.

• Domaine Robert Chevillon: benchmark producer with 0.54 ha holdings
• Domaine Jean Chauvenet: long-established Nuits-Saint-Georges specialist
• Domaine Remoriquet: respected family estate with village and Premier Cru holdings
• Domaine François Legros and Domaine Decelle and Fils also hold parcels