Lignier Michelot, Nuits Saint Georges Murgers Vintage:2016 and in particular the misconception

and in particular the misconception that wines from hot years don’t age

there is a welcome retention of primary juiciness

the 2009 Ermitage le Meal is as good as Hermitage gets

supple and round middle weight flavors are surprisingly forward compared to how this wine is typically structured

There is better size and weight as well as more minerality on the powerful larger-scaled flavors that conclude in compact

Lignier Michelot, Nuits Saint Georges Murgers Vintage:2016 and in particular the misconception(released under the Maison Virgile Lignier label). Exuberantly pinot like aromas include those of both red and blue fruit, earth and a whisper of the sauvage along with background floral and spice hints. Once again, there is a highly attractive texture to the solidly concentrated and intense flavors that are at once robust yet sleek, all wrapped in a powerful and very firm finish; indeed it is presently almost strict. This is definitely not fashioned