Sylvain Cathiard Nuits-St-Georges Aux Murgers 1er Cru 2017 (750ML)

17++ JR / 92-94 VM / 91-93 WA

Closed nose with a few wisps of floral character escaping. Dry, chalky tannins and appetisingly savoury herby notes on the finish. Distinguished, lengthy, elegant. A fairly restrained Nuits-St-Georges, perhaps especially so from a warm vintage, but a great example of sensitive winemaking. (RH) - Jancis Robinson .com

The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 1er Cru, matured in 60% new oak, has an expressive bouquet of dark berry fruit infused with bay leaf and black tea, the terroir a little more articulated than the Aux Thorey at the moment. The palate is smooth and sensual on the entry, an equal mixture of red and black fruit, with a gentle grip on the lightly peppered finish. Excellent. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Aromas of raspberries, spices, dark chocolate, plums and sweet soil tones introduce the 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers, a medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional wine, with excellent concentration, abundant but velvety structuring tannins and lovely mid-palate amplitude. Nuits' proclivity to rusticity is rendered with Vosne elegance. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate