Cote de Nuits Villages La Robignotte, Thiriet 2023

The 2023 Côte de Nuits-Villages La Robignotte comes from a vineyard that was classified as a monopole, named after a famous surgeon. It has blue marn soils that are rare in Burgundy and lend depth. It just takes a few swirls to open up, revealing briar, raspberry, graphite, truffle and touches of garrigues. This is very complex. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry thanks in part to the 50% whole bunch. This lingers in the mouth—a truly exquisite Pinot Noir. (Drink between 2027-2042)

A beautifully concentrated crimson purple. A stunning nose here with more intensity than the others. A grand nobility of fruit all the red berries. Fills the mouth, supported by quality granular tannins, but seamless all the way though. A future 1er Cru? There are plans to submit a dossier to promote the top terroirs of the Côte de Nuits-Villages appellation. Drink from 2028-2036.