(BH88-91 points) A cool and admirably pure nose displays mostly red currant and earth aromas though there are background hints of wet stone and animale. There is a moderately seductive texture to the vibrant medium weight flavors that possess only a mild trace of rusticity on the balanced, delicious and firm finish. This finely detailed Nuits villages should reward up to a decade of cellar time.

(WA88-90 points) The 2013 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Charmoix, which Etienne told me was being matured in 20% new oak and the remainder 3-year old, has a light raspberry and undergrowth-tinged bouquet. The palate has a crisp, brittle entry with chalky tannins. There is a brightness about this Nuits Saint Georges, a little masculine with a touch of spice toward the red cherry finish. Fine, if missing just a little delineation compared to Grivot's other crus. - Neal Martin