2014 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1. Cru Clos de Thorey La Vougeraie

The Clos de Thorey is not in fact walled, but it does sit in the heart of the Aux Thorey Premier Cru. It's a windy spot and that cool breeziness comes across in the wine. Fresh, mineral and subtly oaked, this is tangy and stylish, but with a hint of Nuits gruffness too. 2018-26.

Here too a subtle application of oak sets off the spicy and softly floral-inflected nose of red and dark currant, plum, violet and earth scents. There a really lovely, even seductive, texture to the concentrated yet sleek middle weight flavors that deliver excellent depth and length on the beautifully balanced finish. In 2014 this highly attractive effort is more Vosne than Nuits in style plus it should drink well early.

The 2014 Nuits Saint Georges 1Er Cru Clos des Thorey has a very attractive bouquet, bright and lively with red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit intermingled with fine mineral tones. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky smooth texture, well judged acidity, seamlessly integrated oak and a harmonious pastille-like finish. This is just a superb Nuits Saint Georges from winemaker Pierre Vincent.

Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Vougeraie's 2014 Nuits Saint Georges 1Er Cru Clos des Thorey has a very intense bouquet with small red cherries (maraschino), wild strawberry and just a faint hint of boot polish. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, rounded and smooth in texture, quite spicy toward the finish and blessed with quite a persistent aftertaste that gives away the whole bunch vinification. It does not quite possess the sophistication of the best Nuits-Saint-Georges from this vintage, but it does boast sheer drinkability. Tasted September 2017. 2019 - 2035 .

"Moderately saturated medium red. Higher-pitched on the nose than the village Chambolle, offering good mineral lift to the aromas of raspberry and spices. Lovely stony minerality further energizes the fine-grained flavors of cranberry and blood orange. This dry, classic, understated Burgundy has the energy to evolve slowly and gracefully in bottle.

This dense version is packed with wild cherry and tobacco flavors. Lean and tense, unraveling through the long finish. Best from 2020 through 2036. 572 cases made.