Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vignes Rondes

Very good!

2ième position dans le quatuor de 2011 à environ 35$ bu en parallèle (les autres étant Lienhardt, Pavelot et le coupe Maréchal). Terre et épices avec des griottes, assez long et gourmand. Sous les 35$, commence à être intéressant, suffit d`essayer!

Nice nose - a bit woodsy, spice, and blackberry. On taste the oak has a bit of note which hollows out the middle a bit but overall does not detract too much of the nice fruit flavours. Ithink it is entering a bit of an awkward period, but not bad.

Consistent to prior notes. Pine needle, spice, and fruit. Light body, delicate nuances and nice long finish. Very Vosne like from a light vintage.

Interesting nose - pine forest notes with slight red berry notes. A bit lifted with some eucalyptus hints. More on the delicate side in terms of intensity. Good flavors on taste medium light on the palate. Good balance with the fruit and acidity. Tannins very fine but still there toward the front of the palate. An elegant wine with a decent finish and opened up toward the end. No green meanies per view of the vintage. Obviously young from a …

No fruit; tasted at the WL. Lots of terroir but meh. Would not buy.