Domaine Machard de Grammont Nuits-St-George 2019 750-12 2019

A brilliant shade of medium-ruby fades to a classic pale rim. A riper-vintage character of black cherry and wild-raspberry fruit hits first on the nose, accented by violets, anise, underbrush, wild bay, fresh-tilled earth, and hints of toasted baking spices.

Light in body and lithe, there is a core of dense black fruit supported by lightly gripping long-grained tannins.

Adding layers of fresh herbs, earth, peppery spice, and toast as it goes, the finish draws everything into a seamless focus, lingering like a pleasant conversation.