The Cote de Nuits-Villages appellation covers the villages of Comblanchien, Corgoloin, Fixin and Brochon, which flank the southern and northern limits of the main Cote de Nuits and produce wines of character without the premier cru infrastructure of their more famous neighbours. Jean Tardy's Aux Boulardes is a specific lieu-dit within this regional appellation, drawn from the estate's most southerly parcels and producing a wine of characteristic Cote de Nuits mineral structure at an accessible price.

Aux Boulardes as a named site within the Cote de Nuits-Villages reflects Jean Tardy's commitment to parcel specificity even at the regional classification level, signalling that the fruit comes from a single identified location rather than a blended assemblage of different sites. The 2023 growing season provided warm conditions across the northern Cote de Nuits, and the Aux Boulardes parcels, benefiting from their elevated position and the natural structure of Cote de Nuits soils, produced wines of good freshness alongside the vintage's characteristic generosity.

Cote de Nuits-Villages from a respected estate producer represents one of the Cote de Nuits' genuine value propositions: appellation-level wines made with the same farming philosophy and winemaking discipline as the producer's more prestigious bottlings, at prices accessible to buyers who want honest Cote de Nuits character without the commitment of premier cru investment. Jean Tardy's consistent approach across the range ensures that this entry-level wine maintains recognisable house quality.

Drink now through 2028. Pair with casual meat dishes, sausage, charcuterie or moderate cheese. An excellent everyday Burgundy from a reliable producer. Serve at 15 degrees Celsius.

Bright ruby with a clear edge. The nose shows fresh red cherry, raspberry, light earth and a mineral thread typical of the Cote de Nuits. The palate is light-to-medium bodied with clean fruit, firm-but-fine tannins and a direct, pleasant finish. A well-made and honest regional Pinot Noir suited to immediate enjoyment.