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 Vintage1996 Label 1 of 94 
TypeRed
ProducerDomaine Henri Gouges (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
VineyardClos des Porrets St. Georges
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Nuits
AppellationNuits St. Georges 1er Cru
UPC Code(s)089419474091

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2006 and 2018 (based on 305 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges Clos des Porrets St. Georges on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by ankitmehra on 10/23/2023 & rated 92 points: When you think of Nuits St. Georges you think of Henri Gouges. A domaine synonymous with the area, this wine is an example of a very elegant 1996 vintage. From the get-go, the nose gives off its age as tertiary components of leather and oak are balanced with vanilla and hints of red fruit. The palette, though, is packed with life and vibrancy as plenty of redcurrants are in play. Alongside the fruit, herbs medlied with earthiness and smoke, with hints of spices and tar coming into the mid-palette. The finish was long, elegant and silky, bringing in a licorice note. With extremely grippy tannins, this wine feels like it has a lot of life left. (295 views)
 Tasted by avp on 1/17/2014: Appley brightness and dark stone fruits on the nose with menthol, liquorice, smoke and slight mushroom character.
Medium bodied, rustic and grippy palate with bright and refshing acidity and some stemmy herbaceousness. Very tight from mid-palate on.
Not giving much. Reticent and solipsistic showing. (3312 views)
 Tasted by Chaz Bham on 4/27/2012 & rated 89 points: Pleasing earthy aromas, but fairly reticent. Bright cherries and some wet leaves, freshly raked. Initially on the palate, suprisingly primary. Gained complexity over a 4hr decant, but hoping for more. (3095 views)
 Tasted by thomaskeil on 7/11/2010 & rated 92 points: Splash decanted immediately before serving. Violet tinged red without evidence of age. Nose brings explosive fresh/bright red pinot fruit with underlying earth, floral aromas, but without secondary notes. Palate is wound pretty tight with intense cherry fruit, firm, drying tannins and nice acidity. Interesting that Tanzer (in '98) thought this would be an early drinker. This is a very expressive wine, lovely with food, but may need 10 more years to soften and fully 'come out'. (3483 views)
 Tasted by Cheryl on 10/3/2006: Stemmy, a shorter finish, smoky (3813 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Neal Martin
Vinous, Picture This: Domaine Henri Gouges 1945 – 2016 (Oct 2018) (10/1/2018)
(Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits Saint-georges Clos Des Porrets Saint-georges 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 1998, IWC Issue #77
(Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges Clos des Porrets Saint Georges) Subscribe to see review text.
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Domaine Henri Gouges

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Pinot Noir

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.


Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.

Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.

The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.

Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.

In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.

With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.

Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.

Clos des Porrets St. Georges

On Weinlagen.info

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Burgundy

Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)

Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.

Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker

# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson

# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates

# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson

# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson

# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio

Côte de Nuits

on weinlagen.info

Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

A.O.C. Nuits-Saint-Georges (Syndicat Viticole de Nuits-Saint-Georges)
Vineyard map on weinlagen-info

 
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