2009 Nuits St Georges Les Chaboeufs

Deep, saturated red with ruby highlights. More mineral-driven and less dominated by oak than the Boudots, with aromas of black fruits, spices, violet and pepper. Sweet in the mouth but with more energy and lift than the last few samples. Intensely flavored, youthful wine in a distinctly invigorating style. The rising palate-coating finish is broad, concentrated and long. These vines were picked last, notes Meunier, adding that they benefit from their position in the cooler combe above Les Cailles.