1996 Domaine Henri Gouges, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Saints-Georges 1x750ml

Robert Parker 93

A bottle of Gouges’ 1996 Nuits-St.-Georges Les St. Georges that had been opened for 6 hours revealed a dark ruby color as well as a blackberry and licorice-scented nose. Deep, profound, chewy, full-bodied, it possesses flavors of road tar, leather, earth, and espresso beans. A great Nuits-St.-Georges, it will require cellaring patience. It is prodigiously well-balanced, and reveals an extraordinarily long, detailed, and flavorful finish. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012+. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802. [Pierre Rovani, 01/10/1999]

Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012

Vinous 92+

Deep ruby-red. Pungent, vibrant aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and minerals. Pure and very intensely flavored, with a penetrating flavor of currant jam. Racy acids frame and extend the youthfully aggressive fruit. This is very unevolved yet extremely persistent on the palate. Here the tannins seem firmer and more focused. Likely to be very long-lived. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/1999]