2023, Domaine Henri Gouges, NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, 1er Cru, 'Les Saint Georges'Le 'grand cru' de Nuits if they re classified. For the centenary of the domaine in 2019 we used the old label of the domaine and now we have decided to keep it. Still a fair length of barrel elevage to come. Dense crimson colour, plenty of oak but a massive fruit weight to match. So different from Vaucrains, vastly more depth and energy though I still crave for the finesse of Vaucrains. This is more evidently immediately satisfying, and has the

with strong tannins that build through the palate

the nose shows a slightly higher volatile which adds a nutty element to the fruit on the nose

joint earliest on record) through to 28

harvest September 18 to October 3

This blossoms in the glass

and full of joy

liquorice and cloves infuse the palate with tremendous depth

and lavender

bitter lemon rind and soft honeysuckle aromas

The rollercoaster growing season of 2014 is reflected to perfection by the innate tension here

the 2021 is beautifully layered and totally sensual from the very first taste

Lovely stuff