2012 Nuits St Georges Murgers
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Tasted blind at Flint Wines’ 2007/2012 Nuits Saint-Georges tasting in London. The 2012 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers was one of the standouts of this blind horizontal tasting. It has a crisp and well-defined bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, a touch of undergrowth and pressed rose petals. This is one of the most elegant wines of the lineup. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, crisp acidity, just a dash of black pepper and a cohesive, very focused and appetizing finish. It just "reeks" of class and it comes strongly recommended. Tasted November 2016.
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Neal Martin
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Tasted blind. Pale crimson. Vaguely vegy nose with real drive and elan. Marked freshness but not excessive tartness, though I don’t think this will ever be sweet and concentrated. Lightly drying on the end. (JR)
Medium red. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, dried flowers, iron and tobacco. A bit lower-pitched in the mouth than the Vosne examples, but offers enticing sweetness and subtle earth and saline mineral notes. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and very good building length.
Teensy bit of reduction on the nose – faintly rubbery – but beautiful fruit purity on the palate. Tender, yielding tannins and good fruit concentration. Medium body, slightly brief finish with a flavour a bit like black tea. (RH)
About the producer
Founded in 1962 by Alain Hudelot and based in Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is today run by Alain’s grandson Charles van Canneyt and has become one of the region’s most respected estates.