2014 Nuits St Georges Les Chaignots

Good medium-deep red. Good lift and enticing earthy complexity to the aromas of redcurrant and leather. In an obviously cooler style in the mouth than the 2015 version, with juicy hints of mint and pepper giving energy and lift to the middle palate. This rather suave '14 offers a fine-grained texture, good density and a firm tannic spine, finishing with good energy and lift. While it should provide relatively early accessibility, it should also offer mid-term aging potential.

Smooth and pure and fruity and just chock-full of excitement and pleasure. Really successful. Spreads right across the palate and hits many a spot. Such concentration without awkwardness. Pretty flashy – like a liqueur. GV ? (JR)

Bright red. Open-knit aromas of iron, earth and flowers. Juicy on entry, then a bit dry, even tired, in the middle, dominated by truffle and underbrush. This rather facile wine is showing less fruit than the basic village cuvée . Can this be right?