Nuits St Georges, Les Vaucrains, 1er Cru, 2020

So strong is Vaucrains' personality that even in concentrated, powerful vintages such as 2020, its character shines through. Complex, dark brambly fruits roll across the palate; rich and intense flavours that are tempered by cooling earth and mineral notes. For all of the richness, this exudes a great sense of control and composure. A complete Nuits of great class. One of the great vineyards of Nuits, the Gouges old vines parcels in Vaucrains always produce very small berries, making for a very powerful, intense wine. The vineyard is influenced by its red stony clay soils and the cooling effect of the forest.