We drank this wine the other night, approaching it with some trepidation as sometimes Nuits St Georges can be on the unapproachable side and although this may be hard to believe, we have even been known to struggle to finish the bottle! But on this occasion, there was no need to worry. It looked nice and glossy, and on the nose had inviting dark fruits, plum and cocoa. On the palate, it had a silky mouthfeel and was juicy and caressing yet rich, with a slight pear-drop element which was pleasant. We were surprised at how drinkable it was, and this confirmed our feeling that the 2004s are drinking nicely now. It didn't take long for us to agree this scored 9/10.
This vineyard is a monopole held by Domaine Henri Gouges (NB not Gougeres, as G referred to it, possibly a Freudian slip) and we often find that monopoles are better than average. I got it from the Wine Society a while back for £28.50 and I see Uncorked now have it for £36.95 which feels fair. I don't think I'll be rushing to have it again given how many other things are out there to try, but it was a good one.
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