Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc Monopole, 2023 SO012226 Egly Ouriet Rio Sordo brings a textural

Rio Sordo brings a textural plushness that makes it drinkable earlier than some of its siblings

It’s a blend (often centered on Jacquère or Altesse

The wine opens with aromas of blackberries

now president/winemaker for Wade Cellars) and Audra Chapman

Beta is the project of winemaker Ketan Mody

Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc Monopole, 2023 SO012226 Egly Ouriet Rio Sordo brings a texturalThis 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