Burghound
Moderate reduction renders an assessment of the nose impossible though it does appear as though the underlying fruit is ripe. This is a big, rich and overtly muscular wine with plenty of size, weight and punch to the middle weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract on the rustic but not really austere finish. This is very Nuits in basic character and will clearly need time. (90-92)/2025+
Handford Wines
Moving south of town these wines tend to be a little denser and slightly softer. There are only 2 barrels of this one (normally 4 or 5). Dense and deep in appearance and with great pressure on the palate. At final tasting this was a little too tight and reduced to judge but, strangely, it had been the most open and playful of the 1er Crus here in 2014. A dark horse, likely to age very well. 2021 to 2029
Domaine Jean Chauvenet
