2022, Domaine Henri Gouges, NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, Village

The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Village is aged in 25% new oak. There's bright red berry fruit, light sous-bois and a hint of potpourri blossom on the well-defined nose. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Modest depth, cohesive with a gradual crescendo on the finish; this is definitely a level up from the previous vintage. 90 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023).

Racked, and thus fully blended, to be bottled by the end of November. Mid purple, with a perfumed dark red fruit. Vigorous, well-balanced tannins, and good but not trenchant acidity. A fine long finish which remains fresh even though the fruit is clearly ripe. Very persistent. **** 90-92 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2023).

A markedly earthier nose reveals its aromas of both red and dark berries and a whiff of sauvage character. The sleek, delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavours possess a beguiling mid-palate texture while exhibiting very good length on the youthfully austere but only mildly rustic finale. This should drink well young but age well too over the mid-term. 88-91 Allen Meadows, Burghound (2024).

Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035