Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots other_regions_italy along with slight notes of

along with slight notes of oxidation that are also present

berry fruit backed by peppery tannic grip

The supple but tautly muscular medium weight plus flavors possess a suave mouth feel thanks to the abundant dry extract that both coats the palate and buffers the very firm tannic spine on the highly persistent and imposingly powerful finish

Vérité's 2015 La Joie is deep

it promises to improve with 2-3 years of bottle age

Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots other_regions_italy along with slight notes of(from 70+ year old vines). Here the wood treatment isnt subtle though neither is it sufficient to overshadow the wonderfully fresh and layered nose of blue pinot fruit, cassis, earth and broad range of spice elements. The mouthfeel of the broad shouldered flavors is equally seductive and even sleeker but despite the generous midpalate there is solid muscle and a firm core of tannins supporting the powerful and driving finish. As big as this is, it