The 2004 Nuit Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots was served from a magnificent double magnum by Marie-Andrée herself. It felt stalky at first but evolved with aeration to a mixture of red and black fruit, undergrowth and bay leaf, nicely proportioned if not the most powerful aromatics you are ever going to meet. The palate is clearly well balanced with fine tannin. The acidity is well judged and there is good weight on the pure, elegant finish that has a Vosne-like sensuality. Probably provenance and large format had a part to play in its performance, nevertheless it is still an excellent wine. Tasted November 2016.