Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 91-93
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Les Chaignots shows the more delicate, finessed side of Nuits in its red cherries, flowers and spices. The influence of the location of this site, on the northern side of Nuits abutting Vosne, comes through in the wine’s elegance. Firm tannins suggest the wine will need at least a few years in bottle to soften.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030
Vinous 89-91
Dark bright red. Ripe blackberry and stony minerality on the showy nose, lifted by sexy oak spices. Fat, sappy and deep, with very good density for this cuvee. Finishes with broad, sweet tannins and excellent length. The crop level of 35 hectoliters per hectare was down 30% from normal, noted Bertrand Chevillon.
Wine Advocate 94
The Chaignots has far more charm than the Bousselots at this primordial stage, great clarity, with black cherries, wild strawberry and crushed stone. The palate is very smooth and rounded, not as complex as Les Cailles but with great precision and poise towards the delicate, Vosne-like finish. Excellent.
