Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St. Georges Aux Thorey 1er Cru 2020 750ml

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is a small Vosne-Romanée estate that, under Sébastien Cathiard, has become one of Burgundy's most coveted names, with tiny allocations and devoted collectors. Aux Thorey is a premier cru in Nuits-Saint-Georges lying close to the border with Vosne-Romanée, and in Cathiard's hands it shows the silky texture and spice of its famous neighbor along with Nuits' firmer frame. The 2020 vintage was warm and early, yet the top domaines captured concentrated, ripe fruit balanced by striking freshness. Expect dark cherry, raspberry, rose and exotic spice with fine, chalky tannins. Cellar a few more years; it should drink well through 2040.