“Camille Thiriet more than makes up for the absence of illustrious vineyards in her portfolio, transcending the notional limitations of modest parcels by way of expert viticulture and thoughtful winemaking. Who says that a humble Côte de Nuits-Villages cannot rivet you to the spot?” Neal Martin, Vinous “Another superb range of [2023] wines from Camille Thiriet, who has broken through the barriers of what can be achieved with the Côte de Nuits Villages appellation. Wines of density, personality and style, impressive in youth and I am sure very capable of ageing.” Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy Elevating the reputation of a relatively untapped Burgundy appellation is a rare thing. To do it as an outsider, from scratch, and on a modest budget is a whole other story. Tasting the new wines from this driven young grower, it is easy to forget that it was not long ago that Camille Thiriet vinified her first wines in a bootstrapped garage owned by her parents. That was in 2016. From those humble beginnings, Camille and her partner, Matt Chittick, now skilfully manage over six hectares in the villages of Corgoloin and Comblanchien, where they make some of the most expressive and exciting wines in the Côte de Nuits. Situated between Beaune and Nuits-Saint-Georges, along with Premeaux-Prissey, these two under-the-radar villages comprise the appellation known as Côte de Nuits-Villages. As Camille explains in this soundbite, why these terrific vineyards are not better known to Burgundy lovers owes more to a quirk of history than it does to the quality of the terroir. But make no mistake, Camille and Matt are making up for lost time. We are far from alone in being bowled over by Thieret’s wines. As Camille and Matt get their feet further under the table, their wines go from strength to strength. Harvested before the heavy storm of September 12th, the Domaine’s 2023s fermented with approximately 40% whole bunches, and extraction was limited to a few punch-downs using foot treading. The alcohol ranges between 12.5% and 13%, resulting in a style of Burgundy that we absolutely love: articulate, lacy wines with charming perfume, finesse and silken texture. Meanwhile, writing on Vinous, Neal Martin gives you an idea of the quality of the whites: “If you want to throw your money at some of the ludicrously overpriced/overhyped Aligotés elsewhere, then be my guest, but Thiriet’s articulation of the variety is one I prefer to drink.” Since all the wines in this offer fall under either generic or village appellations, the reviews and scores are extraordinary (and well-deserved). You may be surprised when you compare them pound for pound with the famous names of Chambolle, Vosne, Gevrey and the like. In short, Thiriet’s 2023s mark a wonderful set of wines made for Burgundy lovers by Burgundy lovers.