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2015 Nuits St Georges les Cras

By Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

2015 Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Fourrier, Burgundy, France

The year 2015 in Burgundy was one for the books—a vintage notable for its overall excellence in yielding wines with both opulent fruit and remarkable finesse. The 2015 Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru from the venerable Domaine Fourrier stands as a testament to this balance, offering a symphony of complexity that whispers the secrets of its storied terroir.

 

Artful Expression of a Celebrated Vintage

The 2015 Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru is an investment-grade treasure that encapsulates the brilliance of its vintage. A poignant reminder of the year's moderate spring, and summer marked by warm days and cool nights; this Grand Cru illustrates how these conditions can hone the wine's characteristics to create an exquisite profile worthy of a connoisseur's cellar.

 

A True Collectible: Intensity Meets Elegance

Upon decanting, the wine greets the senses with a sumptuous bouquet of dark cherries and ripe strawberries, edged with subtle hints of violets and earthy undertones—the result of meticulous vinification by Domaine Fourrier. The palate unfolds with grace; its dense yet velvety tannins are seamlessly woven into the fabric of red fruits, complemented by an undercurrent of spice and minerality.

This is a wine that playfully dances between power and poise—an accomplishment that can only be birthed from a vintage as conscientious as 2015. It stands unapologetically among its peers within Burgundy’s pantheon, signalling not only prestige but also promising potential for investors looking to enrich their portfolios.

With the right cellaring conditions, those who indulge in the foresight of securing bottles will find their patience rewarded as this Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru matures into an even more harmonious version of itself—intricately layering finesse onto its already formidable structure.

In essence, the 2015 Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Fourrier offers both seasoned collectors and investment novices alike a chance to own a piece of Burgundy's illustrious heritage. Its pedigree and poised evolution signal it to be one of the more dynamic and captivating offerings from this extraordinary year in viticulture.

Market price (GBP)

£14,050.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

1080.77

Scores and tasting notes

92-94

The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras was demonstrating a lot of reduction on the nose, making it difficult to read. The palate is more representative with good density and a solid structure. It represents quite a masculine Nuit Saint-Georges with more black fruit than red, exerting a gentle grip in the mouth and blessed with a compelling saline finish. This is superb.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 December 2016

Vintage performance