Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint Georges 2018

The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru lacks cohesion and vivacity on the nose. The fruit is a little desiccated and overripe, hints of prune coming through with time. There is some Brettanomyces. The palate is medium-bodied with thick, slightly chewy tannins, quite burly in style with a rather heavy, imposing finish. It lacks subtlety, though at least it's clean and without volatility. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.

By Neal Martin November 2022