Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Saint Georges 2020

The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru displays more ripeness and opulence than its peers. The mark of the growing season is more evident than others in this flight/appellation. The palate is ripe and opulent, one of the most Vosne-like Nuits Saint-Georges. It's plush with a silky texture, more blue fruit than its peers, and clearly, some high-quality oak defines the finish. The 2020 is unashamedly modern in style and sexy, though I was not the only person to notice it oxidizing in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.

By Neal Martin September 2024