Pierre Girardin Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots

Excellent! Freshly marine nose of redcurrants with a touch of incense and oak dust. More freshness and salinity than fruit or intensity, but it works overall and leaves a long impression. A day later it became just sour (-1pt). 93 pts Two weeks later in the fridge and the acidity is gone and replaced by a wagonload of crushed strawberry with smooth texture and bitterness. Fans of whole clusters might want to age this.

1-2 hours of decanting: Black and red roses, raspberries, dark cherries, black plums, old fallen leaves, dusty textures, black earth, miscellaneous spices, delicate, colorful, and rich flavors, and a strong sense of structure.

Deals portfolio tasting (Markou Wine Museum) : The wine shows thick profile, high intensity, a touch gamey/bretty, red fruit, fresh herbal notes Palate with red fruit, cherry, oak profile, sour cherry, lively and tense, youthful, edgy tannins, med finish. Give it time but also drinking now