2020 Guilbert Gillet Cote De Nuits-Villages

The 2020 Guilbert Gillet Côte de Nuits‑Villages “La Berchère” is a ripe yet refined Pinot Noir that expresses the warm, dry vintage with concentrated fruit and classic Burgundian freshness. Bright ruby in colour, it offers aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, layered with subtle licorice, sweet spice, and a faint earthy, smoky nuance. On the palate, the wine is medium to full‑bodied and velvety, with well‑integrated tannins that provide structure without hardness. Flavours of red and black fruits—cherry, bilberry, and a whisper of plum—are framed by lively acidity and a delicate mineral edge from the limestone soils. The 2020 vintage’s concentration shows in the depth of colour and intensity of fruit, while cool August nights preserved freshness and lift. The finish is long and clean, with lingering red‑berry notes, a hint of spice, and a gentle savoury earthiness that invites another sip. Drink now through the mid‑2030s, ideally with a short decant to allow the aromatics to open.