Nuits St Georges Les Pruliers, Domaine Robert Chevillon 2012

Here as well the nose is too reduced to properly evaluate. Somewhat surprisingly given the usually robust flavor profile of a classic Pruliers this displays the most refined mouth feel to this point mostly thanks to the very fine grain of the shaping tannins. There is good volume to the supple medium weight flavors that culminate in a firm, austere and beautifully well-balanced finish. Drink: 2022+

Note: from a .70 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines

The 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers, which comes from their 0.61 hectare of 31-year-old vines, has an enticing bouquet with accentuated forest floor and mushroom scents that are immediately tangible. The palate is sweet and sorbet-fresh on the entry. There is a bold, firm structure in situ: a Nuits Saint Georges built like an ocean freighter replete with a stocky masculine finish. This is long-term for sure.