Domaine Gerard Julien & Fils - Cote de Nuits-Villages Rouge 'Les Essards' - 2022

Here the expressive nose is even more floral-suffused with its notes of violet, lavender and lilac adding a touch of elegance to the cooler red berry fruit and soft earth aromas. The middleweight flavors aren't quite as concentrated though they are noticeably finer on the more mineral-inflected and moderately austere finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth. 88-91 Points Allen Meadows, Burghound