2021 David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Thorey”, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Aux Thorey is a premier cru vineyard on the northern side of Nuits Saint Georges, near Vosne Romane, where the soils are lighter and more limestone dominant, producing wines with more elegance and aromatic complexity than the more robust crus to the south. The 2021 vintage was cooler and more classical in style, yielding wines with freshness, lower alcohol, and fine detail. Grapes are organically farmed and hand harvested, with

At this high elevation the grapes are picked in November

perfect for a sweet indulgence

in between forest

of which the majority is planted in Chardonnay (432 ha) with very small plantings of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier

Eyrie practices regenerative no-till farming

Aleofane is a small Biodynamic Domaine with vineyards in Crozes Hermitage and Saint Joseph

The tannins and acidity provide texture in the background and are revealed in the finish to create length

While best known for his white Burgundies

balanced by vibrant acidity and tightly knit tannins

allowing the oak to impart a delicate framework of spice and structure

restrained use of oak

no disgorgement