Henri Gouges, Nuits Saint Georges Rouge Vintage:2014 dark chocolate and anise

dark chocolate and anise

The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota stands out in this group of nine for the slightly more mineral-driven definition on the bouquet and the bigger textural impact and structure of the mouthfeel

The Fonseca is probably more powerful in the Fladgate Group offerings in this vintage (and

(a little known 1er that sits directly above Chambertin-Clos de Bèze made from vines planted in 1973)

mineral reduction

Henri Gouges, Nuits Saint Georges Rouge Vintage:2014 dark chocolate and anise(from Les Plateaux, Belle Croix, Les Fleurires, Les Crots and Les Chaillots). A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage. The rich, velvety and caressing medium weight flavors are almost easy going and delicate on the delicious and lightly structured finale. This delicious effort is definitely not a classic Nuits but its attractive all the same.