Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots Size:12x750ml the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon /

the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz The Caley offers expressive baked blackberries

A broadranging and wonderfully elegant array features notes of spice

berry liqueur and mineral notes

In 2011 it seems to have more of the former and a bit less of the latter

the lowest score any of these lots received was 94-96 (Les Beaumes)

Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots Size:12x750ml the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon /(from 70+ year old vines). Here the wood treatment isnt subtle though neither is it sufficient to overshadow the wonderfully fresh and layered nose of blue pinot fruit, cassis, earth and broad range of spice elements. The mouthfeel of the broad shouldered flavors is equally seductive and even sleeker but despite the generous midpalate there is solid muscle and a firm core of tannins supporting the powerful and driving finish. As big as this is, it