2018 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru

The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru displays too much new oak on the nose, a little disconnected from the fruit at this stage, probably due to some light TCA. The palate is also quite scalped, which is a shame because there is a good wine here, one compromised by the closure. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.

Opening in the glass with aromas of plums and cassis mingled with subtle hints of peonies and spices, the 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with an ample core of fruit, succulent acids and fine, powdery tannins that gently assert themselves on the finish. It's a voluptuous, fruit-driven Pruliers from Gouges, and it will offer a broad drinking window.

The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has an elegant bouquet of pure dark cherries and light loamy aromas; there is an admirable sense of cohesion here. The palate is fine-boned with impressive focus, the predominantly red fruit lightly spiced (clove and sage), and an energetic and persistent finish. This is showing promise.