Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The 2011 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Chaignots from Faiveley has a well-defined, quite lively and vigorous nose that is brimming with red cherries, fresh strawberry and pomegranate aromas, the mineralité simmering just below the surface. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, lithe tannins that lend it a fleshy texture. This feels natural and refined, lingering long in the mouth and concluding with a harmonious, svelte finish. This is very sophisticated and beautifully crafted.