The 2009 Nuits St. Georges Les St. Georges bursts from the glass with a dark, powerful voice. This is classic Les St. Georges. At times a bit on the rustic side, the wine makes up for its occasional firmness with tons of fruit, massive structure and tons of personality. There is an implosive quality that suggests the 2009 is holding back much of its potential. I can’t wait to taste this with another few years of bottle age. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802

Firm oaky nose, cherry aromas. Fine attack that%u2019s fresh, concentrated, and lively, with fine acidity to balance the firm tannin, it%u2019s robust but not extracted, and has a discreet power %u2013 yet the 14.8% alcohol is barely detectable.