2021 Nuits St Georges Vieilles Vignes
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From a 10-cl ecoSIP pouch. Transparent garnet. Firm and fresh with excellent fruit and vitality. Although this is a 2021, there is sufficient charm here and it's even quite long. Good grip but not tannic. Well done, Nicolas Potel! GV (JR)
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
Tasted from a 10-cl mini sample packet. Despite the pin-hole-sized leak in the aluminium foil pouch, which had arrived while I was away and so spent several days slowly leaking into the cardboard carton, the wine is remarkably fresh and à point . Not even remotely oxidised. Cherry brightness and even generosity. The tannins are sweet and curved and hold the fruit lightly, with supple ease. There is a slenderness to the wine, but it's not skinny – just subtle mouth-watering stoniness in the centre. Violets on the finish. Very pretty. (TC)
Vines aged 55–10 years, on slopes and abutting premier cru vineyards; 20% whole cluster. Cask sample. Mid cherry. Rich, spicy nose. Concentrated red-berry fruit (cherry, redcurrant and raspberry). This is quite generous again, with some quite chewy tannins. Seems very faithful to its roots. Good. (MH)
About the producer
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most fascinating and talented winemakers. Burgundy born and bred, son of the legendary Gérard Potel (of Domaine de la Pousse d’Or), he sold his eponymous label and today makes wine from his own vineyards under Domaine de Bellene.