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 Vintage2019 Label 1 of 95 
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)4000148620401, 5404496848606, 7071115175788

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2026 and 2040 (based on 6 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges Clos des Porrets St. Georges on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.6 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 6 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by JRockEsq on 4/6/2024 & rated 87 points: Method: tasted at the domaine

Nose: cherry, clove, tree bark

Palate: cherry, bark; medium+ finish of black licorice, dried herbs, light medicinal note; dry; medium body; medium to medium+ fine but drying tannin; high- acidity

Overall thoughts: Nicer and interested complexity, but the tannins/structure aren't what I'm looking for, especially in Pinot. (285 views)
 Tasted by astroman on 12/15/2023: Visit to Henri Gouges (Henri Gouges Cellar Door): Slight clumsy bouquet, hint of heat, good freshness on the palate with high acid and silky tannins. Not my preferred style of Clos des Porrets. (817 views)
 Tasted by Pinot_Geek on 1/17/2023 & rated 92 points: Leads with ripe black and red cherries, graphite, woody-sulfur sting, grippy salty tannins.
Remarkably approachable and full of easy pleasure right now- its all about that fruit.
Potential for positive development given time. (1714 views)
 Tasted by …. on 11/24/2022 & rated 93 points: Decanted for 2 hours before drinking, which was needed. It was pretty closed to begin with, but after the decant, fresh and aromatic red fruit suddenly appeared (especially strawberries). Floral tones and candied elements followed. It ended up super elegant and drinkable (as so much 19 are), but it clearly needed the air. I’m a sucker for the elegant and juicy expression, so ending on a solid 93 at this point, but if you prefer a little more complexity and less freshness, save it some years. It seems to have enough structure to develop for quite a while. (1617 views)
 Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 10/10/2022 & rated 93 points: Janselijn Wines & Verkerk Wines Tasting (Restaurant The Lobby Fizeaustraat, Hotel V, Amsterdam, NL): Trade tasting, brief note. Powerful, structured, classical style but not rustic, lovely density of pure fruit, firm tannins, very good persistence. Built for ageing. (2577 views)
 Tasted by Burgundy Al on 6/21/2022 & rated 93 points: Musique & Vin Pre-Concert Dégustation (Château du Clos de Vougeot): Walk around tasting. One of my favorites of the evening. Broad cross-section of black and red fruit on nose and palate with impressive density and a sense of roasted and smoked meat. Wonderful balance already, just slightly firm in the middle right now, but just hinting today at its full potential. This is not your grandfather's Gouges! (2630 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Neal Martin
Vinous, Pump Up The Volume: 2019 Burgundy - Blind (Dec 2023) (12/1/2023)
(Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Porrets-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Red Burgfest 2019 (9/1/2023)
(Nuits-St-Georges Clos des Porrets St-Georges 1er Cru, Domaine Henri Gouges, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2022, Issue #97, The 2019 Vintage In Burgundy Another Bold, Ripe and Stylistically Varied Year
(Nuits St. Georges “Clos des Porrets”- Domaine Henri Gouges) Login and sign up and see review text.
By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Catching Up! (11/1/2021)
(Nuits St-Georges Clos des Porrets St-Georges 1er Cru, Domaine Henri Gouges, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Jan-21, Issue #81
(Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges "Clos des Porrets St. Georges" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/19/2021)
(Dom Henri Gouges, Clos des Porrets St-Georges Premier Cru Nuits-St-Georges Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Neal Martin
Vinous, La Lumière Noire: 2019 Burgundy - Côte de Nuits (Dec 2020) (12/1/2020)
(Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Porrets-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 2019 Côte de Nuits Report (11/1/2020)
(Nuits-St-Georges Clos des Porrets St Georges 1er Cru, Domaine Henri Gouges, Red) 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

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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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