Domaine des Perdrix NSG Premier Cru Aux Perdrix 1996

Domaine des Perdrix Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Aux Perdrix 1996: This wine has a deep, rich, red-purple hue, and is quite opaque for a Pinot Noir. The nose is simply lovely. Initially blackberry fruit, but then more typical, yet quite intense, redcurrant and strawberry notes. Animal fur, horsehair and farmyard notes give this nose an interesting complexity. There was also some slightly toasty, vanillin oak, and freshly ground coffee aromas, but these were very much background features. The palate has a superb, silky texture and beautifully integrated tannins. Good acidity and attractive red fruits lead into an elegant, slowly fading finish. A truly excellent Burgundy. 17.5+/20 (12/8/00)