Michele et Patrice Rion, Nuits Saint Georges Clos Saint Marc Vintage:2008 forward and fleshy

forward and fleshy

as it needs at least several years in bottle to be at its very best

ripe tannin

licorice and sweet spices

There is again very good volume as well as a relatively sophisticated mouthfeel to the middle weight flavors where the seductive and lingering finish is supported by a moderately firm acid spine

Michele et Patrice Rion, Nuits Saint Georges Clos Saint Marc Vintage:2008 forward and fleshy(a . 93 ha monopole of the domaine; from yields of only 9 hl ha). There is just enough oak present to warrant mentioning framing the compositionally similar if slightly more elegant nose. As is almost always the case, the middle weight flavors possess a sleeker and more refined texture that is aided by the abundant dry extract that buffers the firm but not rustic tannins shaping the impressively persistent finish. This is excellent and a wine that