Nuits St Georges Bousselots Domaine Gerard Julien & Fils 2021 (1.5L)

91-93 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound: "Slightly more prominent wood surrounds the spicy aromas of red and blue pinot fruit that are cut with evident earth and forest floor nuances. There is excellent mid-palate density to the bigger-bodied and powerful flavors that conclude in a firm, serious and sneaky long finale that is not especially austere. As is virtually always true with Bousselots, this is definitely going to need at least moderate patience. (Drink starting 2033)" 01/23

90-93 Points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy: "Entirely destemmed with 80% new wood. Etienne finds this cuvée always in balance and with lots of tiny berries, concentrated and fresh, so need for any whole bunches. An exceptionally dense purple black. The bouquet indicates significant weight, ripe enough but neither hot nor heavy. Hard to pick up any refinement on the nose. The palate certainly does deliver an impressive weight of fruit, but also a slight coarseness in the tannins, maybe from the barrels. We are going to need to wait a long time for this. The acidity is a key point here. Drink from 2028-2032." 11/22