Henri Gouges Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges 2023

Still a fair length of barrel elevage to come. Dense crimson colour, plenty of oak but a massive fruit weight to match. So different from Vaucrains, vastly more depth and energy though I still crave for the finesse of Vaucrains. This is more evidently immediately satisfying, and has the classic heart of this part of the Côte. Drink from 2032-2040. **5 Stars** 95-97 points Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy

Burghound Outstanding ♥ - This is aromatically similar to the Vaucrains but with even better layering and perhaps a touch more elegance as well. The super-sleek, intense and detailed mineral-driven and muscular medium weight flavors exhibit excellent length and better depth on the balanced, youthfully austere and very firmly structured finale. This is excellent and well-worth considering.  (from a 1.1 ha parcel of 55+ year old vines) 2035+. 94 Points Allen Meadows, Burghound