2012 Domaine Georges Mugneret Gibourg, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Aux Chaignots

Dark red cherry, plum, cinnamon and new leather flesh out in the 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Chaignots. A round, plush wine, the 2012 boasts stunning depth, pliancy and richness, all supported by cool veins of minerality. The pure depth of the fruit suggests the 2012 will drink well relatively early, but there is more than enough energy to support many years in the cellar.

Good bright, dark red. Classic aromas of raspberry, chocolate and flowers. Sweet, plush, round and rich, but with good fresh acidity to balance the wine's sucrosite. Slightly high-toned and already quite sexy. Finishes with dusty tannins and very good length.

Lots of sappy, spicy oak upfront and firm tannins on the palate – rather overtly 'made' – although that’s not to distract from the result, which is quite delicious, and has appropriately firm structure for the origin. Good density – dark, savoury, serious and satisfying. (RH)

Tasted blind. Bright, deep blackish garnet. Particularly savoury nose. Sturdy and confident with a convincing blend of ripe, expressive fruit, well managed tannins and enough acidity. Long and brisk. (JR)