2007 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru
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The 2007 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru feels a little smudged on the nose compared to recent vintages: crushed strawberry, orange rind and damp soil, gradually attaining more delineation as it opens with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a firm rib-cage of tannins for the vintage, lending this a sense of structure and masculinity. Yet who can deny the delineation and subtle black pepper note that enlivens the finish. This has matured well over the last 11 years, that said, it is difficult to see where it is going. Tasted at the Gouges retrospective at La Cabotte.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2007 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges from Henri Gouges has a ripe, loose-knit, rather smudged bouquet that is not unpleasant with light mulberry and leather scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry, a little conservative if balanced, but missing real tension and complexity towards the finish. It's just lost some of the pizzazz it had a couple of years ago and as I suggested, it should be consumed sooner rather than later. Tasted November 2016.
Tasted blind. Dark ruby. Very slightly jammy on the nose and without real focus on the palate. Chewy finish. There just doesn’t seem to be enough holding all this together. (JR)
Good bright, deep red. Black raspberry, dark chocolate and menthol on the nose; almost liqueur-like in the context of this outstanding premier cru but with lovely verve. Sweet on entry, then much less forthcoming in the middle palate, showing the stuffing of the vintage but less refinement than the 2008. This broad and slightly chunky wine is youthfully mute today and seriously in need of patience. Finishes with building dusty tannins and a distinct toughness. No easy sweetness here today.