Domaine des Perdrix NSG Premier Cru Aux Perdrix 1998

Domaine des Perdrix Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Aux Perdrix 1998: A rich colour, vibrant garnet red with good intensity of hue. Very ripe on the nose, with primary aromas of dark summer berries, predominantly blackcurrants, with some cocoa-rich chocolate and mushroom notes. Quite full on the palate, with a firm, muscular texture, strong acidity and some good tannins. There's lovely, fresh, acidic fruit as well. Overall fairly simple at present, but structured, well balanced and displaying plenty of promise. I have previous vintages of this wine cellared, including the superb 1996. 16.5+/20 (27/9/02)