Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc Monopole, 2023 OREGON reflecting her family’s deep Côte

reflecting her family’s deep Côte de Nuits roots

and delightfully drinkable

Perched on schist-rich slopes just above Ampuis

The slate soils create the kind of mineral definition that makes Nahe distinctive

who trained with Michel and has converted the vineyards to organic farming while maintaining their rigorous philosophy

Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc Monopole, 2023 OREGON reflecting her family’s deep CôteThis 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