The 2023 Domaine Camille Thiriet Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge Cuvée Deslandes is a beautifully perfumed and finely structured Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most exciting emerging domaines. Produced from 90-year-old vines high on the slopes of Comblanchien in the southern Côte de Nuits, the wine reflects Camille Thiriet’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy and focus on purity, freshness and vineyard transparency. Vinified with 100% whole bunches and partially matured in stainless steel to preserve aromatic precision, the wine evokes a strikingly classical Côte de Nuits character with impressive finesse and energy.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a finely etched mineral core. Layers of red and blue berry fruit, savoury spice and delicate stem-derived complexity are balanced by chalky freshness and refined structure, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent detail and ageing potential. The old vines and elevated limestone-rich site contribute remarkable depth and aromatic lift, while the whole-cluster fermentation adds floral complexity and subtle spice without overwhelming the wine’s transparency. Critics and merchants alike have noted echoes of old-school Dujac in its fragrant, stem-influenced style.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Domaine Camille Thiriet Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge Cuvée Deslandes is a superb modern Burgundy Pinot Noir — elegant, mineral and beautifully expressive with outstanding finesse and complexity. Perfect with roast duck, quail, mushroom dishes, charcuterie or refined poultry dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2040+.
