I was surprised to learn that the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits bottling above had been raised in more new oak this year than the Nuits St. Georges villages, as this cuvée only saw ten percent new barrels this year. The wine is very refined on the nose, wafting from the glass in a mix of cassis, bitter chocolate, currant leaf, venison, a complex base of dark soil tones, woodsmoke, just a touch of oak and a floral topnote redolent of peonies. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure on the attack, with an excellent core of black fruit, moderate tannins and a long, complex and soil-driven finish. I love the balance and backend grip on this wine. (Drink between 2032-2075)

Bright mid purple. A heady ripe nose, tastes like a sunnier year despite not picking late and keeping a sensible degree. Plenty of energy on the palate, fresh plums and vivid dark raspberries, with good length. Bottled in September. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024.

This too offers up notes of dark berries and plum though cut with more prominent earth notes that are picked up by the sleeker and quite supple medium weight flavors that display good length on the refreshing and mildly rustic finale. While this will age, the supporting tannins are sufficient pliant such that it could be enjoyed young.