2019 Nuits St Georges Les Murgers des Cras VV

The most reserved of Perrot-Minot's communal appellations is the 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Murgers des Cras, a blend of declassified premiers crus. Unwinding in the glass with notions of cassis, orange rind, peonies and smoky berry fruit, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and tightly wound, with lively acids and powdery tannins.

The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Murgers des Cras has an intense floral bouquet with bunches of violets almost occluding the dark cherries and boysenberry scents. Opulent, but controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe tannins, grainy in texture with an edgy, blood orange infused finish that lingers long in the mouth. Just some new oak to be absorbed right on the finish but that will be done by the time of bottling.

Deep crimson. Mix of premiers crus – 20% Aux Cras, 20% Aux Murgers, 60% La Richemone – but labelled as a village wine. 3,000 bottles made. Some vines were planted in 1902. Cask sample. Deep, rich, sweet and satisfying. Lots of appeal. GV ? (JR)