Bouchard Père & Fils Les Cailles Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 2019

Here the expressive nose possesses the classic spiciness of a fine Les Cailles along with notes of poached plum, black cherry and enough earth to remind one that this is still a Nuits. The elegant and pure middle weight flavors display a sophisticated texture yet there is no lack of power and sleek muscularity on the lightly stony and balanced finale. Like several of the wines in the range, this needs to develop more depth that it should occur in time. Drink: 2034+. Sweet spot. Outstanding. Score – 92-94. (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, April 10, 2021)