Domaine Confuron-Gindre, Nuits-St-Georges 2020

2020 was one of the earliest vintages on record following a warm summer but the wines have an appealing freshness too, like a combination of the previous two vintages, which both resulted in the reds having a delicious richness and concentration.

From older vines on the Vosne-side of the appellation. Really intense with deep purple-black colour with a solid rim. Sumptuous cherry and dark fruit flavours, huge weight of fruit, leafy, smokey oak, good acidity, mineral overtones and firm, but fine, tannins.

For a fine, polished Nuits-St-Georges at a reasonable price, look out for this small domaine. The Confuron family have been tending their 11 hectares of tiny vineyards for six generations. This Nuits-St-Georges comes from parcels right on the border of Vosne-Romanée. No wonder then, the wine has a suppleness and harnessed power reminisicent of its neighbour. The grapes come from four vineyards that together make up a meagre 1.34 hectares. Many are ancient too, up to 80 years old, so the fruit is impressive. The wine just needs time to unfurl. Vines and terroir are king here, and François Confuron works hard in the vineyard, so he can simply guide the wine in his small cellar. 18 months in small, part new oak, lends polish to this rich red.