Nuits St Georges, Les St Georges, 1er Cru, 2016

Formidable, even weightier than the Vaucrains. Forceful and condensed if rather closed. Profound flavours of bramble red and black cherry with earthier tones of undergrowth, stones and minerals. This will need a great deal of patience. The great vineyard of Nuits, situated mid-slope and with a great balance of clay and limestone soils - many people believe it should be elevated to Grand Cru status.