2018 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Chênes Carteaux

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91 points

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  8/21/2023 - HWG99 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  This is a little baby, will surely develop into a grest one. It has a lot of fruits, very intense, very full. Opened for 1 day, then the wine developed into a beautiful one with complex aroma with a good mix of floral, berrys. Very full body with long finishing. Need to wait at least 5 more yrs.

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  8/19/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Pinot Noir
  from 1.01 ha parcel south of Les Vaucrains and above Les Saint Georges
  on a steep slope at 260-300 with yellowish brown and light sandy
  soils and vines planted in 1999 farmed organically.
  Manual harvest. Rigorous sorting before complete de-steming.
  Long cold maceration. Fermentation with natural yeast at <29°C.
  Malolactic in oak barrels (15-20% new). Aged ~18 months.
  13.5% Abv.
  History: Henri Gouges acquired first parcel in NSG in 1920.
  Sons Marcel and Michel replanted in 1940 and expanded to 14 ha.
  Grandsons Pierre and Christian modernized and began exportation.
  Proprietors/Winemakers: 4th gen cousins Grégory Gouges (since 2003)
  and Antoine Gouges (since 2011).
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby/garnet. Brambly floral varietal.
  B(alance)=3: Distinctive components in harmony.
  C(omplexity)=2: Red berries, spices, incense.
  D(epth)=1: Lifted mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
  
  Firm yet accessible.
  
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