Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Ronciere Vintage:2013 (from Ez Folatières near Truffières)

(from Ez Folatières near Truffières)

punch and mid-palate density to the muscular flavors that are also quite firmly structured but even so there is less youthful austerity than is typical for Clos de Vougeot

but in 2000 the fruit has enough intensity to nearly cover the tannins

and their younger brother Giovanni

Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Ronciere Vintage:2013 (from Ez Folatières near Truffières)(45 year old vines). Here the lateness of the malos is in evidence as the nose is almost raw with traces of fermentation aromas and reduction though the medium plus weight flavors are detailed, racy and offer more minerality than usual. I tried this from several different barrels, including one from a new barrel that was further developed and the material is impressive and its possible that my score could be conservative. (89 92) 2013+