Nuits St Georges Pruliers 1er Cru 2012

Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers from Domaine Jean Grivot has a more introverted bouquet with woodland scents, hints of morel mushrooms infusing the clean and pure mixture of red and black fruit. Like Jean Chauvenet's "NSG Perrières," there is sensible use of oak here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine balance, veering towards more red fruit in the mouth (redcurrant and raspberry) mixed with a splash of balsamic. I like the tension here, the elegance and purity. I reckon this will get better and better so I would afford it another couple of years in bottle.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2032 30 October 2015

The 2012 Nuits St. Georges Les Pruliers wraps around the palate with dark red/black fruit, smoke, incense and star anise. The balance of fruit, acidity and minerality is superb and conveys an impression of pure seamlessness and creaminess. This is another wine that is showing just a hint of its ultimate potential. There is a lot to look forward to in the Pruliers.

Score: 91 - 94

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2017-2032 01 January 2014