2014 Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Damodes

Allen Meadows' Burghound: Here the potent nose presents notes of dark cherry, violet, anise, earth and sandalwood. The rich, dense and brooding medium-bodied flavors possess a velvety mouth feel thanks to the plenitude of dry extract that coats the palate on the powerful, intense, rustic and moderately austere finale where once again a hint of bitter cherry appears. This serious effort will definitely require extended cellaring. - Allen Meadows, Jan. 2016

Vinous: Bright medium, saturated red. A touch of musky reduction to the alluring scents of black raspberry, minerals, dark chocolate and flowers. Juicy and a bit youthfully imploded but not hard, offering noteworthy breadth and intensity to its black cherry and mineral flavors. Conveys a slightly medicinal cast but there's also lovely incipient perfume here. Finishes subtle and long, with a sexy touch of cocoa powder. - Stephen Tanzer, März 2017