In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Georges Noellat Nuits St Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France. Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 88–90/100 (BH). Drinking window: 2022+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Allen Meadows (BH) — 88–90/100 · Burghound, 15/01/2018 · Drink 2022+
A more deeply pitched nose of dark currant, humus and the sauvage is trimmed in just enough new wood to notice. The rich, round and solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess plenty of dry extract that partially rounds off the distinctly rustic finish. Good if not special quality here.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 88–90/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2018
(mostly from Au Bas de Combe; malo almost finished): Deep red-ruby. Aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice pastille complicated by a hint of coffee torrefaction. Still a touch of reduction to its youthfully bound-up flavors of black fruits, licorice and spices. Finishes with noteworthy length and a firm tannic backbone for village wine.