2003 Nuits St. Georges, Les Saint Georges, Frederic Magnien (750ml)

Vintage: 2003 Format: 750ml Wine Name: Nuits St. Georges Vineyard: Les Saint Georges Designation: 1er Cru Appellation: Nuits St. Georges Producer: Frederic Magnien Varietal: Pinot Noir Type: Red Country: France Region: Burgundy Sub-Region: Cote de Nuits Tasting note: The blackberry, black cherry, and rose-scented 2003 Nuits-St.-Georges Les St.-Georges is powerful, medium to full-bodied, and exhibits intense concentration. Cassis, blackberries, blueberries, and dark cherries are intermingled with spices in its muscular personality. (93pts PR, Wine Advocate)

Tasted: Aug. 2005
Score: 93
Drink: 2008-17

Tasting note: Full ruby-red. Expressive nose features kirsch, bitter chocolate, violet and cardamom. Offers a strong, sweet core of black plum, black cherry, violet, minerals and bitter chocolate. Very spicy and floral, with lovely inner-mouth perfume. Finishes long and bright, with notes of violet and minerals and a strong spiciness. (90-93pts Stephen Tanzer)

Tasted: Mar./Apr. 2005
Score: 90-93
Drink: N/A