1996 Nuits St Georges Aux Lavieres

Displaying a saturated, medium-to-dark ruby color and delightful aromas of fresh blueberries and violets, this wine is a silky-textured, thick, full-bodied, and magnificently complex wine. This offering's black cherries, cassis, and blackberries explode on the palate, coating it with sweet juices. Its extremely long finish offers minerals, stones, and tons of super-ripe, but well-focused dark fruits. Projected maturity: 2002-2008. Aug 1998, www.robertparker.com

Pierre Rovani    Score: 93/100