Very black fruit mixed with a definite floral aromas lead to subtly complex, very structured but not hard flavors and a long, very intense finish. There is some rusticity here but the power and sappy quality of the flavors largely if not completely buffer it. An impressive effort that should age for a long time.
Reviews:
- Wine Advocate: The medium-to-dark ruby-colored Nuits-St.-Georges Les St. Georges possesses a muted nose, but an explosive, intensely chewy mouth jam-packed with huge black fruits (cassis, blackberries, etc…), loads of sun-baked thyme and rosemary, a full-body and a slightly rugged, but long finish.
- Burghound: Very black fruit mixed with a definite floral aromas lead to subtly complex, very structured but not hard flavors and a long, very intense finish. There is some rusticity here but the power and sappy quality of the flavors largely if not completely buffer it. An impressive effort that should age for a long time.
Producer Information
Domaine Henri Gouges is a highly regarded producer in the Burgundy commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges with holdings in a number of its premier cru vineyards. It makes mostly red wine from Pinot Noir, the dominant variety of the region. Though holding no land in grand cru sites, the premier crus of the domaine and the wider Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation are considered to be some of the finest in the Côte de Nuits, the most renowned being Les Saint-Georges.The domaine was founded in 1919 by Henri Gouges and continues to be owned and operated by the family, which dates its history back several generations earlier than the eponymous estate. Gouges was a prominent figure, who made several notable contributions to the region.He was among the first producers to eschew the Burgundy négociant system that was often viewed as corrupt. Instead, in the 1920s, Gouges championed estate bottling, an uncommon practice at the time.
