Georges Noellat, Nuits Saint Georges Cras Vintage:2017 The exceptionally rich and full-bodied

The exceptionally rich and full-bodied flavors possess a textured mouth feel in large part because of the impressive amount of sap before culminating in a driving if slightly warm finish where the very dense tannins are largely if not completely buffered

This could use a bit more overall depth

and their younger brother Giovanni set to follow in their footsteps

A relatively high-toned nose speaks of complex and overtly spicy red pinot fruit that displays soft earth nuances

Georges Noellat, Nuits Saint Georges Cras Vintage:2017 The exceptionally rich and full-bodiedThis is also quite firmly reduced and unreadable on the nose. There is by contrast a lovely sense of freshness and underlying tension to the generously proportioned and mineral inflected flavors that also possess an impressive amount of dry extract, all wrapped in a powerful and balanced finish that delivers excellent depth and length. (90 92) 2021+