Michel Gros, Nuits Saint Georges Chaliots Size:12x750ml

Michel Gros, Nuits Saint Georges Chaliots Size:12x750mlThis is slightly more aromatically elegant with a pretty mix of red and black pinot fruit, warm iron infused earth notes and a hint of minerality that can also be found on the round, detailed and admirably wellbalanced flavors that culminate in a supple, fresh and sweet finish. I very much like this, particularly for its level as there is plenty of personality and a lovely underlying tension. (88 91) 2012+

This is a wine of texture and persistence

The 2012s from Diamond Creek represent an homage to founder Al Brounstein and the winery’s 40th anniversary

They own 1

vanilla mark on the wine

forest berry

violet and bergamot with touches of earth and aniseed

all served up with impressive delineation

silky fruit

It's ripe but without the perfect ripeness of a great vintage

The bouquet is subdued and graceful

crushed flowers and graphite give the 2016 an element of exoticism that is impossible to miss

There is a reserved character to the beautifully detailed medium weight flavors that possess a distinct saline quality on the balanced