2012 Domaine Georges Mugneret Gibourg, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Aux Chaignots 1x750ml

Robert Parker 93

Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots from Mugneret-Gibourg has an upfront, modern bouquet with plenty of lavish dark cherry, red plum fruit layered with new oak, though some assiduous winemaking means that it has maintained its terroir expression and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannins and well-judged acidity. The sumptuous aspect of this wine suggests more Vosne-Romanee than Nuits-Saint Georges, its satin-like texture irresistible on the finish. I suspected this to be Mugneret-Gibourg and so it turned out. It’s one of those bottles you’ll finish to the very last drop. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2035

Vinous 92-94

Dark red cherry, plum, cinnamon and new leather flesh out in the 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Chaignots. A round, plush wine, the 2012 boasts stunning depth, pliancy and richness, all supported by cool veins of minerality. The pure depth of the fruit suggests the 2012 will drink well relatively early, but there is more than enough energy to support many years in the cellar. [Antonio Galloni, 01/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2032