Vougeraie, Nuits Saint Georges Damodes Vintage:2022 This awkward effort is tough

This awkward effort is tough to read though I am concerned about the balance over the longer-term

Note that the less successful examples that I have tried have had finishes that have been marred by a slight dryness

(88-91)/2021+

Late season rains were an issue for the Pinot

Vougeraie, Nuits Saint Georges Damodes Vintage:2022 This awkward effort is toughHere the wood treatment is more obvious though still relatively modest as it allows the ripe, earth and appealingly spicy red currant, plum, violet and rose petal aromas to shine. I very much like the mouth feel of the distinctly mineral tinged medium bodied flavors that possess outstanding complexity while concluding in a tension filled and impressively persistent finish. The balance of structural elements is perfect and this should age effortlessly