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Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets, Domaine de l'Arlot 1999

Tasting Notes

More serious than the '99 Clos de l'Arlot though not quite as ripe with color that is almost black as is the fruit with crushed herbs and intense minerality, succulent flavors and excellent pinot character. There are sizeable tannins that are completely wrapped in velvety fruit and this displays a slightly sweet finish. This is really very fine and fresh and while this is not a truly dense wine, it has filled out better on the mid-palate than I originally predicted. It will also need a bit more time as well to really arrive at its prime drinking window. Consistent notes.

89
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, March 2006

The aromatically expressive, medium ruby-colored 1999 Nuits-St.-Georges Clos Des Forets St.-Georges has a nose of black currants and licorice. It is medium-bodied, dense, and has an outstanding depth of fruit to its blackberry, cherry, and oak-laced personality. This wine is satin-textured, rich, and persistent in the finish. Drink it over the next 9 years.

89/92
Pierre-Antoine Rovani, Wine Advocate (135), June 2001
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