2021 Côtes de Nuits Villages ‘Aux Boulardes’ Jean Tardy

The 2021 Côtes de Nuits Villages ‘Aux Boulardes’ from Domaine Jean Tardy et Fils comes from Comblanchien in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, where silty limestone soils and old vines (planted between the 1960s and 1980s) give Pinot Noir both structure and finesse. This lesser-known appellation spans villages like Fixin and Brochon, offering superb value from classic terroir. The small, family-run domaine, based in Vosne-Romanée and led by Guillaume Tardy, farms around 6 hectares with meticulous, increasingly organic practices and low yields. The cooler 2021 vintage brings freshness and precision: expect red cherry, raspberry, floral notes and a touch of earth, with fine tannins and bright acidity. It’s a lively, elegant wine—perfect with roast duck, game birds or mushroom risotto.