A more deeply pitched nose features notes of pungently earthy red and dark currant and discreet sauvage hints. There is good punch and delineation to the medium weight flavors that also possess relatively fine-grained tannins that are already well-integrated on the lingering, delicious and solidly complex finish. This is a quality Nuits villages.

(aged in 25% new oak; from a single 60-year-old parcel in Bas de Combes; in cuve ): Good dark red. Smoky red fruits on the nose. Plush, silky and seamless in the mouth, showing a touch of reduction to the flavors of raspberry, cherry and smoke. Offers good volume and fat in the middle palate but finishes with a firm edge and good digestibility. Has just enough energy to counter its sweetness of fruit. (Don't hesitate to try Cheurlin's Bourgogne, a crunchy, creamy-sweet raspberry bomb with an intriguing touch of salinity. )