Nuits-Saint-Georges - 1er Cru - Les Pruliers - 2021 - Domaine Henri Gouges - 0,75L

An iconic 1er Cru from Nuits-Saint-Georges, where the power of the terroir meets the elegance of a fresh and distinguished vintage.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Climat: Les Pruliers
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
Certification: Sustainable viticulture
Terroir: Clay-limestone soils rich in stones, east/southeast exposure on mid-slope
Vinification & Aging: Hand-harvested, fermented in vats, aged in oak barrels (30% new) for 18 months
Alcohol: Approximately 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep and bright red with violet highlights and beautiful visual intensity
Nose: Highly expressive, with aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry, complemented by hints of violet, pepper, licorice, and discreet oak. A touch of leather and undergrowth emerges with aeration
Palate: Structured yet elegant, with fine, ripe tannins, beautiful freshness, and a concentration of black fruits and spices. Silky texture, perfectly balanced between density and tension
Finish: Long and persistent, marked by the minerality of the terroir, spicy notes, and a hint of licorice

🍴 Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled filet of beef, roasted duck breast, veal chop
🍲 Coq au vin, beef bourguignon, risotto with porcini mushrooms
🥧 Pâté en croûte, stuffed poultry
🧀 Aged cheeses: Comté, Brie de Meaux, Époisses, Roquefort

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Accessible now after decanting, this 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2021 can be cellared until 2035-2038, gradually developing complex tertiary aromas (truffle, leather, tobacco).

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine Henri Gouges, a historic figure in Nuits-Saint-Georges, is renowned for producing deep, precise wines that are true to their terroir.
With a rigorous approach to viticulture and a traditional style of winemaking, the domaine delivers pure and powerful expressions of the Côte de Nuits.
The Les Pruliers climat, gently sloping to the south of the appellation, yields a wine of great structure—built for aging but already vibrant in its youth.