Domaine Forey Père et Fils 'Perrieres' 1er Cru Nuits Saint George 2023

In Short

A refined Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Nuits-Saint-Georges with red cherry, mineral, and forest floor notes, built for aging.

Quick Facts

• Region: Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Burgundy
• Vineyard: Perrières
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Cellar aging, special occasions

Why We Stock It

Forey's Perrières is a classic expression of what makes Nuits-Saint-Georges compelling: structure and mineral tension in a wine that drinks with elegance rather than weight. At this level, you are buying into a vineyard site with real character and a winemaker who knows how to let it speak. The wine will be most rewarding from 2026 onward.

Tasting Profile

This is a wine built around structure and mineral clarity rather than fruit intensity.

• Aroma: Red cherry, forest floor, subtle oak
• Palate: Dark cherry, mineral, silky tannins, bright acidity
• Structure & Finish: Medium body, refined tannins, persistent finish

Winemaking

The wine is made in the traditional Burgundian manner, with fermentation in temperature-controlled open vats and aging in French oak barrels. The regime and length of barrel contact are typical of the region's approach to allowing Pinot Noir to mature without overwhelming the fruit.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 60 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Decanting is optional; the wine will open gradually in the glass. Pair it with roasted duck or beef in a red wine sauce, or with aged hard cheeses. It is also fine with a simple roasted chicken, where its mineral edge and acidity will feel refreshing rather than heavy.

The Estate

Domaine Forey Père et Fils is a grower in Nuits-Saint-Georges with a focus on the 1er Cru vineyard sites of the appellation. The domaine works its own vines and maintains the quiet, quality-focused approach typical of serious Burgundy producers.

Terroir

Perrières sits on the eastern slope of the Nuits-Saint-Georges valley, where limestone and clay soils give the wine its characteristic mineral backbone. The site's exposure and soil composition yield Pinot Noir with more structural definition and less immediate fruit generosity than warmer, lower vineyard sites in the region.