Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine de la Vougeraie |
Label Name: | Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Clos de Thorey Monopole |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy — Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges (Clos de Thorey) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93 (Bruce Sanderson); Vinous 91–93; Jasper Morris MW 90–93; Wine Enthusiast / Wine Spectator reviews note drinking window ~2025–2042
Tasting Note
Elegant, perfumed Pinot Noir with red cherry, raspberry, black cherry, rose petal, forest floor and truffle notes. Silky texture, fine acidity, soft tannins and a lingering, spice-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, duck confit, lamb, mushroom risotto, beef Bourguignon, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake stir-fry, bulgogi or soy-ginger glazed pork.
Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; ~50% whole-cluster fermentation in 2020; aged 12–16 months in French oak (moderate new oak).
Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (founded 1999 by the Boisset family) owns the 3ha Clos de Thorey monopole; mix of ~50-year-old and younger vines; estate focuses on terroir-driven, sustainable methods.