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Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Pruliers 2017
Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Pruliers 2017
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Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Pruliers 2017
Producer: Domaine Henri Gouges | Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
Vineyard: Les Pruliers
Vintage: 2017 | Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window: 2024–2040+ | Aging Potential: 20–25 years
The Wine
Les Pruliers is one of the most renowned Premier Cru vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges, known for producing structured, powerful Pinot Noir with excellent ageing potential.
The 2017 vintage in Burgundy offered balance, charm, and purity of fruit. Domaine Henri Gouges, known for its traditional and age-worthy style, crafted a wine that combines firm structure with refined fruit expression. The result is a classic Nuits-Saint-Georges with both immediate appeal and long-term cellaring capability.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and plum layered with violet, earth, spice, and subtle smoky notes.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied with a firm backbone of tannins. Bright red fruit is complemented by savoury notes of forest floor, spice, and mineral undertones.
Finish: Long, structured, and persistent, with lingering fruit, earth, and spice.
Producer Details
Domaine Henri Gouges is one of the most historic and respected estates in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Known for its traditional approach and emphasis on terroir, the domaine produces wines that are structured, age-worthy, and reflective of their vineyard origins.
Wine Details
Vinification: Traditional fermentation; aged in French oak barrels (modest proportion of new oak) to preserve purity and structure
Alcohol Content: ~13% ABV
Cellaring: Best from 2024 onward; will continue to develop complexity through 2040+
Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal with:
– Duck breast
– Roast poultry
– Game birds
– Mushroom dishes
– Soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert
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