Producer
Domaine Faiveley
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A very ripe nose of mocha, cassis and discreet spice notes is followed by equally ripe, rich and generous broad-scaled flavors that possess an opulent mouth feel as the sap renders the otherwise firm tannins almost invisible on the delicious and solidly lasting finish. This has good vibrancy though not as good as the best in the range. 90-92 points.
The second largest town after Beaune, Nuits St. Georges is known for ample wines that have textured tannins and rich fruit. Unlike other famous Côte de Nuits villages, it has no Grand Crus but does have a handful of exceptional premier cru vineyards such as Clos de l'Arlot, Les Pruliers and AuxMurgers. Its wines can be occasionally rustic, and this sets them apart from many of the more northern appellations as well as from the neighbouring Côte de Beaune whose wines (apart from Pommard) tend to be less structured and more fruit forward. This is no doubt due to a slightly increased presence of clay especially on the Primeaux-Prissey area of the appellation. Notable producers include Domaine de l'Arlot, Jean Grivot and Meo-Camuzet.