(from 50+ year old vines). Notes of anise and humus add interest to the slightly riper yet still fresh aromas of poached plum, raspberry and pungent earth. There is once again very good volume to the solidly concentrated and tautly muscular flavors that possess a relatively seductive texture that contrasts with firm, serious and youthfully austere finale that is noticeably more structured. This is a wine of textural contrasts as the finish is firm yet almost delicate and overall, this is a fine Nuits villages that has an established track record of aging well. Recommended.