2011 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru "Les St-Georges"
96JG
91-94BH
93DC
93ST
93VN
92RP
$139.99
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96
John Gilman
Reviewed December 2012The supreme elegance of the 2011 vintage has found its perfect match in the glorious complexity of Les St. Georges and the version chez Gouges is a brilliant young wine. The stunning nose soars from the glass in an utterly captivating mélange of red and black cherries, pomegranate, a complex base of dark soil tones, woodsmoke, gamebirds, violets and just a touch of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is very pure, soil-driven and full-bodied, with laser-like focus, stunning depth at the sappy core, suave, firm tannins and magical length and grip on the still quite primary, but, oh so promising finish. This is going to be an absolutely magical wine in the fullness of time! (JG) 96+
Professional Reviews
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94
Burghound
As is usually the case this is the most elegant wine in the range with its lightly oaked nose of spice, violet, plus, earth and humus. There is excellent richness and concentration to the distinctly earthy large-scaled but not huge flavors that possess dense but relatively fine supporting tannins on the wonderfully persistent finish. While the Vaucrains is an excellent wine it appears that there is just a bit more present here. This is well worth your consideration, at least if you're prepared to cellar it for a minimum of 10 years. *Outstanding*
93
Decanter
Seductive aromatics of spices, herbs, red fruits, wood, minerals and earth. Silky tannins with flavours that envelop the palate. The most complex in the range of Gouge’s wines in 2011. (JL)
93
Int'l Wine Cellar
Sexy, expressive aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, spices, stone, leather and iron, all lifted by a floral topnote. Densely packed, suave and lively, boasting terrific intensity and lift to the high-pitched red berry, cardamom and coriander flavors. Incisive, juicy and aromatic in the mouth, with a crushed stone character contributing to the wine's penetrating quality. Wonderfully fresh and light on its feet, but I'd give it five years in the cellar to gain in flesh. Superb potential here. (ST) 93+
Details
| Origin | Nuits Saint Georges, Burgundy, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1151253 |