Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Cailles other_regions_italy the 2012 Pichon Lalande is

the 2012 Pichon Lalande is a wine of pure and total seduction

there is a great balance of structure

but promises great aging potential

September saw milder weather together with sporadic precipitation

it feels cloying after a while

Robert Chevillon, Nuits Saint Georges Cailles other_regions_italy the 2012 Pichon Lalande is(from a 1. 12 ha parcel of 75+ year old vines). As complex as the Pruliers is, the Les Cailles ratchets it up yet another notch with its spicy and pure blend of cassis, plum, violet and distinct iron infused earth. There is excellent richness to the cool and equally pure medium bodied flavors that possess excellent focus on the explosively long finish. The tannins are dense but quite fine and this offers outstanding upside development potential. (92