2010 Cotes de Nuits Villages
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Moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of black cherry liqueur, molasses, truffle, and chocolate, plus sexy oak tones. Suave, lush and broad, showing more red- than blackcurrant fruit. Boasts lovely vinosity and length, but this wine is surprisingly approachable today. Finishes with serious but even tannins that are quite refined for the appellation.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2010 Côte de Nuits-Villages presents lovely floral notes layered into dark blue and black fruits. Hints of spices, licorice and tar develop in the glass, followed by pretty mineral notes that frame the sweet, perfumed finish. This is another gorgeous entry-level wine from Bachelet.
Quite high up the slope above Brochon. Again very serious well intentioned wine with ultimate stress on authenticity rather than pleasing the taster. (Big contrast with Olivier Bernstein.) Juicy but sharp and some of the most obvious acid levels I have come across. Admirably long. (JR)
(one-third new oak): Bright ruby-red. Blackberry, redcurrant, mint and licorice on the nose, plus a whiff of creosote. Juicy, chewy and alive, with a distinct sucrosite to the flavors of cassis, blackberry and bitter chocolate. Finishes with fine tannins and good chocolatey persistence. Very good for its humble appellation. This will give pleasure early.