2013 Domaine Jean Grivot, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Pruliers

Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers has a refined bouquet with undergrowth-infused red berry fruit, a little rustic but charming and expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp red cherry and strawberry fruit, fine tannin and prudent use of oak. There is focus and precision here, decent length and class. This is a top-notch and utterly delightful Nuits Saint-Georges in the making, surpassing my estimation in barrel. Tasted September 2016.

Bright, deep red. Higher-pitched and more pungent than the Roncières, with lovely stony lift to the raspberry and pomegrante aromas. Juicy, tight and youthfully clenched; a distinctly vertical style of wine with terrific energy and definition to its crunchy pomegranate and cranberry flavors. A compact premier cru from clay-rich soil.

Rather heady nose with an exciting cocktail of various fruit and veg. More complex than most with discernible layers of flavour. Very substantial. Distinctive on the palate as well as on the price list. Very long. (JR)

Clean, bright red berry fruit. Some floral character and a flinty, smoky edge to the palate. Smooth, pasty texture on the palate. Delicious, satisfying. (RH)