This is a superb Nuits premier cru from Romain Taupenot, which has more tannins and rigour than many wines from the village in 2017. Ferrous and serious, it has plenty of heady perfume, stylish one-third new wood, sappy freshness and a long, satisfying finish.

(91-94 points) Darkish colour of medium density, the nose is rather backward though suggestive of dark ripe fruit. It has all the intensity necessary in the mouth, good acidity too, rather more intensity than some here and a fresh crunchy minerality at the back Tasted: November 2018.

(VN 92-94 points) The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru needs a little coaxing from the glass but responds with dark cherry fruit, Seville orange marmalade and allspice aromas. It is certainly very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip on the entry, quite foursquare but focused, and the red berry fruit is tinged with orange peel and black pepper. The finish is very persistent and quite voluminous. This is a classy Les Pruliers that should age with style. -- Neal Martin