2023, Domaine de la Vougeraie, PINOT NOIR, 'Terres de Famille'The 2023 Bourgogne Rouge Terre de Famille excludes fruit from the Hautes Ctes de Nuits this year due to limited space. Bottled in July, it boasts pretty, slightly exotic red cherry and kirsch scents that maybe translate the heatwaves, though it's not overripe. The palate is sweet on the entry with red cherries and white pepper, gentle grip and a spicy finish. Fine. 85 Neal Martin, Vinous (2024). In bottle since July. No Hautes Ctes de Beaune is

but it is balanced by fresh mint leaf

bright and vibrant on the palate with soft herbal scents surrounding the fruit

It's not as opulent as some vintages

raspberry puree

51 year old vines

located in the northern part of the village

with such stony soil that was considered to be a “backbreaker” by the growers of yesteryear

camomile and perhaps a hint of green amongst the freshest wines of Hermitage

This comes from 8 different plots of 40- to 100-year old vines

Intense crimson

dark wild berries

the 2022 packs a serious punch