Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Vaucrains other_regions

Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Vaucrains other_regions(from a 1. 5 ha parcel). This is at once very fresh and very ripe with its liqueur like aromas of plum, dark currant and plenty of gamy nuances. This a huge wine with incredible density and power where the abundant dry extract coats the palate and, like the Les St. Georges, partially buffers the extremely firm tannic spine shaping the quite chewy, short and mildly warm bitter pit fruit inflected finale. I very much like the impressive complexity but

This balanced effort is built-to-age and will need it

typical of the estate

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal

the Rabajà is an absolutely captivating

Pol Roger's 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs is terrific

it should ideally not be opened in the next 10 years

indeed the word Zen describes the gorgeously well-balanced finish

the capital of Rioja Alta

A background application of wood serves as a reasonably neutral backdrop for the floral and attractively spicy aromas of plum and dark pinot fruit that is cut with a touch of earth character

The 2014 Barolo le Vigne is bright and fruit-forward

chocolate and sweet toasted oak

The wine is medium-bodied