2012 Nuits St Georges Vieilles Vignes
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Bright red. Raspberry coulis and a note of menthol on the very ripe nose. A seriously rich and powerful village wine: round, sweet and horizontal. Red fruit flavors are complicated by saline notes of earth and smoky underbrush. Finishes long and sappy, but the serious tannins will require cellaring.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Lightish cherry red. The aroma is startlingly different from the last few wines tasted – more savoury and earthy, perhaps a touch reduced but the red fruit blossoms on the palate. Dry, earthy, firm, a touch austere overall. (JH)
Bright red. Slightly reduced, smoky nose. Juicy flavors of redcurrant and spices complicated by a torrefaction note and suggestions of mint, leather and earth. On the lean side and a tad dry on the finish.
The 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges is another wine with considerable near and medium term appeal. There is a lovely immediacy and juiciness in the glass. Hints of red stone fruits and spices inform the pliant, supple finish.