The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots was matured in 50% new oak. Like the Aux Cras this vintage, it comes across as more extrovert and opulent than its Vosne-based counterparts, with billowing black cherries, Griottes, orange blossom and crushed violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, tangible salinity, especially towards the finish that has a touch of oyster shell coming through. I like the energy here, the frisson that keeps you coming back for more. This is an outstanding Boudots from Maxime Chuerlin.

Medium red; not particularly dark for a wine from this estate. Very ripe aromas of cherry, dark berries and coffee. Savory, precise and fine-grained, showing terrific energy as well as a slightly high-toned character. The chocolatey dark fruit flavors convey lovely sucrosité without coming off as heavy. Finishes smooth, lightly salty and long, with suave tannins. This wine is carrying a rather low 3.28 g/l acidity (and a pH of 3.52) but does not lack for verve.