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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTNuits-Saint-Georges ‘Aux Herbues’
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Flavours
Pinot Noir
Cherry
Lavender
Raspberry
Rose
Violet
Black Pepper
Pinot NoirCherryLavenderRaspberryRoseVioletBlack Pepper- Floral, lifted Nuits-Saint-Georges with rose, violet and spice
- Silky tannins frame cherry, raspberry and black pepper
- 2,000 bottles made, from a single village parcel in Aux Herbues
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About this Wine
Simon called the grapes “like caviar.” Adele was grinning. And honestly? We were too. This Aux Herbues is perfume in motion—rose, violet, lavender and spice, all carried on silky tannins and fresh red fruit. It’s Nuits-Saint-Georges, but not as you know it: lifted, elegant, and just a little bit heady. A wine to fall for, hard.
Flavour Profile
Floral and lifted, with rose, violet, lavender, cherry, raspberry, black pepper, and silky tannins.
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Fruitiness
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for perfume and freshness, or cellar a little longer for extra depth.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Aromas for days, structure for years. Floral, spicy, and smiling from the first swirl.
Perfumed Power. Northern Nuits. 2,000 Bottles Made.
Aux Herbues is one of those wines that just feels alive. Grown on marl-limestone soils in the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges, it brings together the deep structure the appellation is known for with an unexpectedly floral, expressive edge. The plot borders Vosne-Romanée, and while the finesse is there, this is pure, characterful Nuits, lifted, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
Simon called the grapes “like caviar.” Adele was smiling ear to ear. The perfume alone had everyone in the cellar swooning.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
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From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
North-facing parcel on marl-limestone soils. 45-year-old vines. East exposure catches the morning sun and preserves freshness and tension.
Technical Details
100% Pinot Noir. 30% whole bunch. 5-day cold maceration at 8°C. Medium extraction: 4 punch-downs, mostly pumpovers. Aged 12 months in oak (30% new). No filtration. 2,000 bottles + 30 magnums produced.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Famille Messager-Germain |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Nuits-Saint-Georges |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
Famille Messager-Germain is Burgundy’s next big thing: bold, bright, and born to shake things up.
Adèle and Simon trained in Beaune, cut their teeth with icons like Groffier and Drouhin, and came home to Fixin to revive old family vines.
Now they’re bottling tiny, thrilling cuvées that fuse deep roots with fearless ambition.
Our Take
“Perfumed Power. Perfume in Motion. 2,000 Bottles Made.”
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A wine that smelled so good, I wanted to drink it through my nose. (Not literally!) Violet and rose leapt from the glass, with bright red fruit close behind. And beneath all that perfume? Serious structure. This one’s got a long future ahead of it.
Ben, Founder
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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