Visit to Domaine Camille Thiriet: Tasting the 2021s

Sometimes even I can find some truth and meaning in the world of Burgundy. Last year I wrote the following after a visit to Camille Thiriet:

“Camille Thiriet is a woman with true grit, real passion, and perseverance – and she sometimes doesn’t follow Burgundy’s rules and conventions. I must admit I find this both charming and brave, as I know from personal experience that this is not always without cost.”

True to her drive and passion, Camille has acquired Domaine Gilles Jourdan, located in the centre of Corgoloin. Her domaine has expanded from two hectares to six, and Camille and Matt Chittick now also have a more extensive cellar in which to work. There are lots of possibilities and opportunities here as she focuses on making great Côte de Nuits Villages.

Camille and Matt are starting to get settled in at the new estate, and even though it’s only been two months since I was there during the harvest, one can see the renovation process showing progress. This is pretty impressive, given the large 2022 harvest.

This visit, however, is about the 2021 vintage: a difficult year that limited the number of cuvées in the Thiriet portfolio due to the lack of negociant wines. By the way, in connection with the Jourdan acquisition, the estate has changed its name to Domaine Camille Thiriet.

This is indeed a exciting project …

(Note: I wrote a longer article about her estate after my first visit – see HERE.)

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Points and ratings: Camille Thiriet has agreed to participate in the “remove the points” trial here at The Winehog. Its purpose is to test whether we can refocus the evaluation of wine to its lyrical and emotional content. In this case, the link to the old points scale is still possible, but not directly visible on the page.

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To the notes!

Domaine Camille Thiriet Aligote 2021

From two areas: one above Pommard with Aligote Doré, and one in Corgoloin. Together they give a vivid yet quite ripe (for 2021), fruity character; lovely aligote flavours with elegant, spicy fruit. This is a fine expression of the grape that’s cool and in an up-to-date style.

(Drink from 2023) – Very Good – Tasted 09/11/2022 –

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Domaine Camille Thiriet Côte de Nuits Village Cuvée Deslandes 2021

From the vineyard below the old Thiriet estate in Comblanchien comes this light-footed Côte de Nuits Village. It has fine, pure raspberries and a perfumed, slightly sweet bouquet. This is a light wine for the terrace or a very light dish. Still, emotions are brewing.

(Drink from 2023) – Good – Tasted 09/11/2022 –

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Domaine Camille Thiriet Côte de Nuits Village Aux Montagnes 2021

From Aux Montagnes, this is made with 15% whole clusters. It is richer and more velvety than the version above, and has more energy and substance than its entry-level bother, with vividity and delicate fruit. This gives a nice hedonistic impression, and it has a delightful mouthfeel, although still at the lighter end.

(Drink from 2023) – Very Good – Tasted 09/11/2022 –

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Domaine Camille Thiriet Cote de Nuits Village Vignotte 2021

Vignotte comes from a richer, denser vineyard located across the road in Comblanchien from Clos de la Maréchale. With deeper soil and more clay, the wine is elegant but with deeper, darker fruit. Relatively vivid, nevertheless without the complexity of Les Retraits.

(Drink from 2028) – Very Good – Tasted 09/11/2022 –

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