2023, Domaine Henri Gouges, NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, 1er Cru, 'Clos des Porrets-St-Georges'3. 57 ha Monopole with 30+ year old vines. Racked to tank in October, to bottle in December. Deep purple. The bouquet is certainly a rich expression of pinot fruit without being over ripe. Very full on the palate yet with energy through adequate acidity. Excellent balance and persistence. A fresh classic. Drink from 2030 2037. Tasted Nov 2024. **** 92 94 Jasper Morris MW. This is also moderately reduced. The super sleek if not especially dense medium

As it opens and those fierce tannins loosen their grip a little

First picked

The 2024 Suduiraut offers up a beguiling mix of passion fruit

bilberry and damson plum

smoke and spice on the nose

raspberry up front

it's full-bodied

The 2024 Les Pensées has quite a complex bouquet with blackcurrant

The oak is beautifully integrated with a touch of quince and spice on the finish

a little floral

nectarine juice and citrus

All of its energy is focused inward