Hubert & Laurent Lignier Nuits-Saint-Georges ‘Les Poisets’ VV 2022

In 2010, the Ligniers purchased a third of a hectare of old vines (circa 1927) in this vineyard that sits just below the great premier cru Les Cailles in the southern part of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

‘Planted 1927 so up to a quarter replaced since by Laurent since he purchased the plot in 2010. Full purple in colour, with the dark berry fruits of Nuits-St-Georges to the fore. This is very dense for a village wine, some tannins but mostly abundant fruit. Keep a few years and then this will make a super bottle of Nuits. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Nov 2023.’ 92-94 Points, Jasper Morris insideburgundy.com

‘The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Poisets has a well-dened nose with crushed stone and white pepper percolating through the red berry fruit. Hints of potpourri with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with good weight on the entry, sapid black fruit gently gripping the mouth in a Morey-like style. This will require four to ve years in bottle, but I like the cut of its jib. Drink from 2027-2045’ 91-93 Points, Neil Martin vinous.com Nov 2023.