2019 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Chaignots", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE It is the only Premier Cru that the estate exploits on the North part of the appellation. This 46 ares parcel deploys at the bottom of the hillside on grassed soils, made of clay, limestone, and alluvium coming from Combe de la Serre. This terroir produces wines that are known for their subtlety and delicacy. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER The creation of Domaine Henri Gouges was the culmination of 400 years of family grape farmers, and it is, in

who were negociants in Bordeaux

The wine opens with fragrant aromas of fresh strawberries

15% of the vineyard has vines more than 80 years of age and there is one plot with impressive 140 year old vines

After receiving the Reaching for Young Stars Best Wine Steward Award in 2013

the wine is moved to barrels for malolactic and aging

Light bentonite fining

the heat-sensitive aroma and flavor molecules—such as notes of lime

This wine is drinking well now and will age beautifully

his estate is farmed without synthetic inputs

When the grapes selected to make J

Handcrafted using classical winemaking techniques and with the uncompromising and ongoing pursuit of quality

operates two tasting rooms year-round and holds many wine & food pairing events for their guests and wine club members