Burgundians say a Burgundy should never be decanted, as the commotion would change the structure of this delicate wine. I listened when drinking this mature Nuits St Georges by high regarded Jean Grivot , and wished I would’nt have! By the time the bottle was almost finished the good old barnyard and earthy aromas plusContinue reading “Jean Grivot Nuits St Georges Boudots 2002”
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Benjamin Leroux Nuits St Georges Aux Allots 2011
Had two very different experiences with these 2011 red Burgundies. The Savigny was very much approachable straight out of the bottle, while the Nuits St Georges is still very tight. This just shows what a difference the winemaker and terroir can impart just several hills and vineyards apart. Know what you are buying!