The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Les Perrieres is the first wine in this lineup that shows the intense minerality of the year. Crushed rocks slate and minerals add considerable depth and energy to a core of expressive dark red fruit. The Perrieres impresses for its length energy and sheer drive. This is another compelling effort but it is a wine for the exceedingly patient. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040.

This offers another slight step up in aromatic refinement with a spicy and overtly stony nose that combines all aspects of the fruit spectrum though the majority of it is red based. There is excellent precision to the rich intense and mineral-driven flavors that are shaped by firm but ripe tannins and outstanding length on the linear and driving finish. This is impressive and should age well. ♥