Lignier Michelot, Nuits Saint Georges Murgers Vintage:2016 the 2009 Ermitage le Meal

the 2009 Ermitage le Meal is as good as Hermitage gets

(from Puligny fruit

there is a welcome retention of primary juiciness

16 ha parcel in Charmes proper of vines planted in 1885 that have never been pulled up though Roty points out that all those that have died over the years have been replanted)

balanced and beautifully lingering if moderately austere finish

Lignier Michelot, Nuits Saint Georges Murgers Vintage:2016 the 2009 Ermitage le Meal(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