Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Bousselots other_regions_italy A more deeply pitched and

A more deeply pitched and brooding nose only grudgingly reveals its aromas of cassis plum liqueur and pungent earth where the latter is also found on the vibrant and well-detailed big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors that deliver excellent depth and persistence

This Zinfandel blend (with 23% Petite Sirah and 6% Carignan) has an intense purple juiciness

The 2001 is still quite young and appears to have a bright future

long and explosive finish

Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Bousselots other_regions_italy A more deeply pitched and(from a . 60 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines). This possesses a liqueur like quality to the softly spicy and earthy cassis, dark berry and kirsch aromas trimmed in plenty of earth character. The suave and sleek medium bodied flavors flash plenty of muscle along with excellent power before culminating in a youthfully austere finish. This very serious effort will benefit from extended keeping.