2002 Dominique Laurent Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains 1er Cru

(14% natural alcohol, thanks largely to the tiny grapes here; 50% destemmed) Full red-ruby color. Exotic aromas of dark berries, chocolate and smoke, plus a resiny, smoky note of torrefaction. Like liquid silk in the mouth, with the powerful, exotic smoky quality carrying through and a note of roasted game emerging. Utterly seamless wine with a ripely tannic, building finish.