Bright, dark red. Distinctly wild nose offers scents of black raspberry, black cherry, leather and game. Densely packed and a touch sauvage on the palate, with dark fruit flavors complemented by notes of chocolate, menthol, game and earth and nicely framed by harmonious ripe acidity. Not as sweet as the village Chambolle but the tannins are nicely supported. I've described this cuvée in the past as a Nuits-Saint-George that's obviously made by a vigneron from Chambolle-Musigny, but this example is a clear representative of its village.

130 pièces! 40,000 bottles. An assemblage of the eight cuvées. Very dense and savoury – very different from the Chambolles! Very solid and rewarding with no rough edges. Lovely texture. Sweet start but (just) enough acidity. You could drink this almost now! Dances around. (JR)