The 2014 Nuits St Georges Villages has a simple dark berry and bay leaf-scented bouquet that just needs a little more joie de vivre

finishing very long and mineral laced

with an annual production of approximately 5

yet it needs to show more precision and focus on the finish

like that vintage the 2015 cannot fail to hedonically satiate and intellectually edify all lovers of great Bordeaux who drink it

Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, 2016, 75cl 2-set The 2014 Nuits St GeorgesConditions were a little challenging for the Smillon this year, and the blend of the La Mission Haut Brion 2016 Blanc is, unusually, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc (62. 7%) with 37. 3% Smillon. It reveals subtle notions of mandarin peel, fresh grapefruit and pineapple with touches of crushed rocks, white peaches and coriander seed. Medium bodied, the palate has a racy line of freshness cutting through the vibrant citrus and tropical layers, finishing on