Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Cailles Vintage:2006 The tannins have more softeners

The tannins have more softeners and polish that I usually detect in their wine

There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big-bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful

While this is almost always a muscular and at times even robust wine young

the overall tannin balance will need watching here

redcurrant jelly and chocolate-covered cherries notes

Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Cailles Vintage:2006 The tannins have more softeners(from a 1. 12 ha parcel of 75+ year old vines). As complex as the Pruliers is, the Les Cailles ratchets it up yet another notch with its spicy and pure blend of cassis, plum, violet and distinct iron infused earth. There is excellent richness to the cool and equally pure medium bodied flavors that possess excellent focus on the explosively long finish. The tannins are dense but quite fine and this offers outstanding upside development potential. (92