2005 Domaine Jean Tardy Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Boudots Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru

An expressive nose of almost exclusively black and blue fruits and an array of spices that suggest Vosne more than a fine Nuits yet the Nuits character of pungent earth and a distinct animale component is on parade on the mouth coating, textured and sweet big-boned flavors, underpinned by firm tannins that are tamed by the serious dry extract levels that drench the palate on the serious but delicious finish. This is already starting to close up but in time this should be a lovely combination of power and elegance.

Author: Allen Meadows

Issue: 1st Quarter, 2008