2012 Georges Mugneret, Les Chaignots 750ml

BH92

Here the expressive nose is even spicier than that of the Vignerondes with hints of Asian-style spices, sandalwood and a layered mix of both red and black pinot fruit, all of which is trimmed in just enough oak to notice. There is excellent delineation to the medium-bodied flavors that also possess remarkably fine-grained tannins that add to the sense of refinement on the seductive but vibrant finish. I very much like this as it seamlessly combines the spiciness of Vosne with the sleek muscularity of the northern part of Nuits though in contrast to the 2013 version I would describe this moderately robust effort as being more Nuits than Vosne.