Producer
Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg
Family run domaine with sisters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée Mugneret at the helm. They make beautifully pure and elegant and Pinot Noirs.
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Here the expressive nose is even spicier than that of the Vignerondes with hints of Asian-style spices, sandalwood and a layered mix of both red and black pinot fruit, all of which is trimmed in just enough oak to notice. There is excellent delineation to the medium-bodied flavors that also possess remarkably fine-grained tannins that add to the sense of refinement on the seductive but vibrant finish. I very much like this as it seamlessly combines the spiciness of Vosne with the sleek muscularity of the northern part of Nuits though in contrast to the 2013 version I would describe this moderately robust effort as being more Nuits than Vosne. Outstanding
The second largest town after Beaune, Nuits St. Georges is known for ample wines that have textured tannins and rich fruit. Unlike other famous Côte de Nuits villages, it has no Grand Crus but does have a handful of exceptional premier cru vineyards such as Clos de l'Arlot, Les Pruliers and AuxMurgers. Its wines can be occasionally rustic, and this sets them apart from many of the more northern appellations as well as from the neighbouring Côte de Beaune whose wines (apart from Pommard) tend to be less structured and more fruit forward. This is no doubt due to a slightly increased presence of clay especially on the Primeaux-Prissey area of the appellation. Notable producers include Domaine de l'Arlot, Jean Grivot and Meo-Camuzet.