Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots other_regions Like the Bâtard

Like the Bâtard

this single-vineyard wine emerges from 80-year-old vines on limestone that survived the devastating frost of 1956

The explosive finish goes on and on

The palate is medium to full-bodied with gorgeous plush tannins and balancing freshness supporting the boldly spicy black fruit preserves

But I firmly feel that recent vintages from Errazuriz completely outshine the older ones and speaking at length with winemaker Francisco Baettig

Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots other_regions Like the Bâtard(from 70+ year old vines). Here the wood treatment isnt subtle though neither is it sufficient to overshadow the wonderfully fresh and layered nose of blue pinot fruit, cassis, earth and broad range of spice elements. The mouthfeel of the broad shouldered flavors is equally seductive and even sleeker but despite the generous midpalate there is solid muscle and a firm core of tannins supporting the powerful and driving finish. As big as this is, it