# Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de Thorey Monopole (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine de la Vougeraie
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €130
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, blossom, vanilla, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

Domaine de la Vougeraie's Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de Thorey Monopole 2021 is a single-vineyard wine from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The Clos de Thorey is a monopole vineyard, meaning it is entirely owned by the producer, allowing for meticulous vineyard management. The vineyard's soil is rich in limestone and marl, with a history dating back to an ancient sea, evidenced by fossilized oysters. The estate, founded by the Boisset family, is dedicated to organic and biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing the expression of terroir and minimal intervention. The 2021 vintage is noted for its lighter profile, featuring bright fruit and floral characteristics.

## Interesting facts

- This vineyard is a 'monopole,' entirely owned by Domaine de la Vougeraie.
- Fossilized oysters are found in the vineyard's ancient soils.
- Vineyards range in age from 1975 to 2013 plantings.
- Farming follows organic and biodynamic principles.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and fine tannins complement the protein in red meats and game, while its bright acidity cuts through richer textures. Earthy notes in the wine can echo the flavors of mushrooms and root vegetables, and subtle fruit notes can harmonize with fruit-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru begins with a 5-day cold maceration followed by fermentation in open wooden vats using ambient wild yeasts. For the 2021 vintage, the grapes were entirely destemmed and meticulously sorted. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes refinement for 16 months in French oak barrels, with 20% of the barrels being new. The estate adheres to organic and biodynamic farming principles throughout its vineyard management.