2022 Henri Magnien Cote de Nuits Village Clos Francois Thurot Monopole

The 2022 Côte de Nuits-Villages Queue de Hareng Clos François Monopole has a more complex bouquet than the Bourgogne Rouge: slightly tertiary red berry fruit and touches of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, supple entry. Not an enormous weight, it's smooth and without immense grip, but balanced and charming.  Neal Martin 86-88

A discreet if still easily perceptible dollop of wood sets off cool aromas of both red and dark berries plus wisps of the sauvage and newly turned earth. The highly energetic and sleek, if not especially dense, medium weight flavors exhibit solid persistence on the inviting finish that could use better depth.  Burghound 87-90