Le Bas de Combe is one of Jean Tardy's village-level Nuits-Saint-Georges offerings, sourced from old vines at the base of the combe (valley) running into the hills behind the village. Nuits-Saint-Georges village-level wines from Tardy often include vines of considerable age, and the estate treats them with the same attention to viticulture and low-intervention winemaking that it applies to its premier cru and Grand Cru bottlings.

Nuits-Saint-Georges as an appellation is known for producing robust, dark-fruited and sometimes austere Pinot Noir that benefits from several years of cellaring. Village-level wines from the Bas de Combe area typically offer a somewhat rustic, mineral-driven expression with good tannic backbone. The 2023 vintage, warm across Burgundy, has produced wines of ripe fruit and softer structure that are more accessible earlier than previous vintages.

Jean Tardy's village-level wines sit at a useful price point in the range: they offer genuine Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir character at a lower cost than the estate's premiers crus, and are well suited to buyers who wish to experience the house style without committing to the cellar ageing requirements of the more structured bottlings. The Bas de Combe site's low-lying position contributes earthy, mineral complexity to the wine.

Drink from 2026 to 2031. Pair with beef daubes, duck leg confit or Munster cheese. Decant for forty-five minutes on opening.

Deep ruby. The nose opens with blackcurrant, plum, savoury earth and a characteristic Nuits mineral note. The palate is medium-full bodied with firm but ripe tannins, good depth of fruit and a mineral, dry finish. Shows the honest, direct character of village-level Nuits-Saint-Georges from a reliable producer.