2017 Henri Gouges Enfant Domaine des Porrets Monopole

Name : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1st cru Clos des Porrets
Producer : Henri Gouges Domaine
Vintage : 2017
Name : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Region : Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Grape variety : Pinot Noir

Wine characteristics:

• Dress : THE Nuits-Saint-Georges 1st Cru Clos des Porrets 2017 Presents a deep roam red dress, with purplish reflections, evoking a young and concentrated wine. Its shine and clarity bear witness to precise winemaking and particular attention to respect for the terroir. This wine reveals a dense dress that announces the power and richness of this 1st vintage.

• Nose : The nose is immediate and very expressive, with a beautiful fruity intensity. Aromas of ripe black fruits, such as blackcurrant, black cherry, and blackberry, dominate the bouquet, accompanied by subtle notes of violet and pink. The breeding in oak barrels offers shades of vanilla, licorice, cocoa and toasted wood, perfectly integrated overall. Spicy touches of pepper, cloves, as well as a slight undergrowth scent bring depth and complexity to this already very attractive nose.

• Mouth : On the palate, this wine is rich, structured and elegant, with a beautiful tannic texture. The tannins are fine, ripe and well integrated, offering a velvety sensation while bringing depth. Black fruit flavors continue in the mouth, supplemented by spice and licorice notes. The acidity is fresh and well balanced, bringing tension and liveliness to wine. This Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru is characterized by a beautiful length in the mouth, where fruity, spicy and wooded aromas are extended in a pleasant way.

• Length : The finish is long and persistent, marked by a beautiful intensity of black fruits, spicy notes (pepper and licorice), and a touch of slightly toasted wood. A slight minerality is felt at the end of the mouth, testimony to the quality of the local clos of the porrets.

Conservation and childcare potential:

• THE Nuits-Saint-Georges 1st Cru Clos des Porrets 2017 has an excellent childcare potential. This vintage, although already balanced and pleasant to drink, still has great development potential. It can be kept during 10 to 15 years old, or even more, in optimal cellar conditions. The tannins and the acidity of this wine allow it to improve over time, offering greater complexity and depth as the aromas develop.

• For optimal tasting, it is recommended to let this wine age for a few more years, or carafer before serving it to allow aromas to flourish fully.

Potting and wines agreements:

• Meats : THE Nuits-Saint-Georges 1st Cru Clos des Porrets 2017 goes perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats, such as a beef net, a veal rib or a roasted duck breast. This wine also goes with meats in sauce, such as a Wine rooster or a Burgundian beef, where the spicy aromas and the structure of the wine will harmonize with the deep flavors of the dishes.

• Refined dishes : This wine also goes with more refined dishes based on mushrooms, such as a Cepes risotto, a wild mushroom pie or Grilled mushroom sandwiches. He can also accompany game meats, such as a Lièvre à la Royale or deer chops.

• Cheeses : THE Nuits-Saint-Georges 1st Cru Clos des Porrets 2017 goes well with refined cheeses, like a county, A Brie de Meaux Or a Epoisses. It can also be served with cheese cheeses, such as the Roquefort or the Bresse Bleu.

Notes and criticism:

• Robert Parker : 92-94/100
• Allen Meadows (Burghound) : 94/100
• Wine Advocate : 93/100
• Decant : 94/100