Medium to full-bodied and broad on the palate, the spice-scented 2003 Nuits-St.-Georges Aux Cras is lush, expressively fruity, and persistent. Though it displays some hard tannin in its finish, it appears to possess enough flesh and depth to surmount that obstacle. Projected maturity: 2009-2016.
Represented by Michael Stephens / Vins Divins, French fax: 011-33-3-80-24-06-26; www.divine-burgundy-wine.com; also imported by Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400