Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Charmois other_regions_australia The grapes ripened slowly given

The grapes ripened slowly given the cooler temperatures of February and March and were picked between the 21st and 26th of February

the wines are more fresh

Wood toast and reductive aromas serve as a pungent introduction to the sleeker if less powerful flavors that possess a highly appealing underlying tension that also contrasts somewhat with the firm and chewy finish that does deliver excellent length

and I would be thrilled to drink it over the coming 10-12 years

There is a whiff of post-bottling reduction that is just enough to push what appears to be ripe and clean fruit to the background

Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Charmois other_regions_australia The grapes ripened slowly givenRelatively firm reduction masks the nose today. Otherwise there is a bit more midpalate density to the still supple medium weight flavors that are also agreeably energetic on the lingering finish that is sufficiently pliant such that this too could be enjoyed in its youth. (87 90) 2023+