Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc Monopole, 2023 OREGON Perched on schist-rich slopes just

Perched on schist-rich slopes just above Ampuis

aged ~36 months in large Slavonian oak

minister to Napoleon III

that house style shines with clarity

marked by a warm growing season and low yields

Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc Monopole, 2023 OREGON Perched on schist-rich slopes justThis is the jewel of Patrice Rion's domaine: Clos Saint Marc is a monopole, meaning Rion is the sole owner, and at just under one hectare it's the smallest monopole in Nuits Saint Georges. The vineyard sits on deep brown soil over a bedrock of white and yellow marl, which holds water and stamps a distinct character on the wine. As a Premier Cru in Nuits Saint Georges, expect Pinot Noir with that village's classic structure and dark fruited griphere