Jean-Jacques Confuron, Nuits Saint Georges Chaboeufs

Jean-Jacques Confuron, Nuits Saint Georges ChaboeufsThere are suggestions of warm earth and herbal tea on the lightly spiced dark currant scented nose. There is fine richness if a bit less concentration to the supple, round and agreeably rich medium bodied flavors that offer good verve if only average density on the balanced and lingering finish. This should benefit from a few years of cellaring to develop a bit more depth.

round and seductively textured flavors that possess good punch and persistence along with fine depth on the mouth coating and very well-balanced finale

Surprisingly there is a touch of menthol on the still youthfully fresh and bright nose of mostly red berry fruit

warm spices

ripe dark cherries

05 ha total from parcels in Echézeaux du Dessus

the 1999 has held up well

Clearly a stupendous effort but just far too young at this stage

stone and floral hints

A discreet touch of wood frames spicy and ripe yet reasonably cool aromas of dark raspberry

Animated and spicy wine with a riveting finish

97 ha parcel of 40 year old vines and 50% new wood)

apple and white peach and plenty of floral influences