Absolutely beautiful, dense but bright full ruby. Glorious. On first taste, this ticks all the Gouges boxes — dense, tannic, steak wine. Just as well it’s accompanying steak. After a couple of hours though the medium to fine tannins seem to melt away to a dense silky plushness, and the mid to dark red fruit comes to the fore. Supple, dense, almost lush. If served blind I was told it was a 19 drinking on its fruit I’d believe it. Ready to go in its primary phase, but it’s a long way from showing any meaty Nuits development. Oh so drinkable though. ***(*)
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This 2006 is now very underwhelming, while 2004 (yep...) and 2010 are great. Rough structure and not the finesse / aromas you expect to enjoy in a 15 year old NSG.
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Never really opened up. Light oxidative notes, but above all, the tannic structure is the issue. If i wanted tannins, i’ll go for barolo, not NSG! Not the first time i am disappointed by this producer so i guess i’ll just give it a pass from now on…
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Agree with the reviewer below that the tannins are still a bit obtrusive and the wine a bit closed in on itself. Seems to have potential, but hard to say for sure.
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Brief notes from memory. Quite intense, earthy, feral and with unresolved tannins. This felt somewhat old school actually, brooding and, to my surprise, more approachable than the 2002 I opened that same evening. Rugged yet dignified, like countryside aristocracy, this a very good wine, and perhaps still too young?
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(Gouges Henri Nuits St.Georges Clos des Porrets St.Georges) Medium-plus colour. The nose has width despite a tight but silky impression - slowly opens up to show darker notes and a hint of spice. Mouth-filling, again with a little spicy impression. Plenty of tannin and very good acidity. A little more licorice flavour. This clearly needs plenty of time, but it's very nice!
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3/20/2024 - SimonG wrote: 92 Points
Absolutely beautiful, dense but bright full ruby. Glorious. On first taste, this ticks all the Gouges boxes — dense, tannic, steak wine. Just as well it’s accompanying steak. After a couple of hours though the medium to fine tannins seem to melt away to a dense silky plushness, and the mid to dark red fruit comes to the fore. Supple, dense, almost lush. If served blind I was told it was a 19 drinking on its fruit I’d believe it. Ready to go in its primary phase, but it’s a long way from showing any meaty Nuits development. Oh so drinkable though. ***(*)
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12/30/2023 - Amr_Gva Does not like this wine: 87 Points
This 2006 is now very underwhelming, while 2004 (yep...) and 2010 are great. Rough structure and not the finesse / aromas you expect to enjoy in a 15 year old NSG.
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11/25/2023 - Wineallover wrote: 88 Points
Never really opened up. Light oxidative notes, but above all, the tannic structure is the issue. If i wanted tannins, i’ll go for barolo, not NSG! Not the first time i am disappointed by this producer so i guess i’ll just give it a pass from now on…
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6/11/2023 - winchester-xi wrote:
Agree with the reviewer below that the tannins are still a bit obtrusive and the wine a bit closed in on itself. Seems to have potential, but hard to say for sure.
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12/11/2021 - frenchiecagowine Likes this wine:
Brief notes from memory. Quite intense, earthy, feral and with unresolved tannins. This felt somewhat old school actually, brooding and, to my surprise, more approachable than the 2002 I opened that same evening. Rugged yet dignified, like countryside aristocracy, this a very good wine, and perhaps still too young?
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