2021 Nuits St Georges Clos de Thorey
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The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Thorey 1er Cru comes from two small parcels that are vinified separately. The nose is perfumed with wilted rose petals and peony filtering through the transparent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity. It's not complex, but there is balance and focus, plus an attractive peppery finish. An early-drinking delight.
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Neal Martin
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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Tank sample. Perfumed and transparent with some purple-fruit notes. Quite hedonistic but the finish is suitably dry. And there is a refreshing spine of acidity. (JR)
The 2021 Clos de Thorey is unexpectedly light, with bright cherry fruit and fresh floral notes on the initial attack. The texture is soft and silky, with none of the typical Nuits structure. The grapes come exclusively from the old vines acquired by Boisset from Dujac that lie at the base of the slope; the balance is declassified. In 2021, the fruit was destemmed entirely and carefully sorted before fermenting with very little punching down.
About the producer
Based south of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Prémeaux-Prissey, Domaine de la Vougeraie was created in 1999, grouping all of Jean-Claude Boisset’s holdings under one name. The property has a total 40 hectares of vines, with extensive holdings in Vougeot as well as plots in six Grands Crus.