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B-21 Top Recommendation
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"Across the board, these were some of the most perfumed, delineated wines we've tasted yet this year, and the structural and textural finesse are almost unbelievable for Nuits-St-Georges." - Andrew Kitz, B-21 Burgundy Buyer
Our visit to Domaine Henri Gouges earlier this year was revelatory in more ways than one. First, it showed us some of the best 2023 reds we've come across, indicating that, at the top end, this is a super-classic vintage for Burgundy purists to take special interest in. Second, it showed us that Gouges is back on top in a big way. This Nuits-St-Georges benchmark "hits hard" in 2023 according to Andrew, with a standout range that eclipses even some previously acclaimed vintages, in his opinion.
The village Nuits is always an "energetic gem that does everything it's supposed to do" in fine fashion, while the 1er crus simply shine, in our humble opinion. The 2023 Clos des Porrets St-Georges is "an indisputably classic 2023 NSG 1er cru in every way," while the Pruliers "takes this site to the level of more lauded crus like its stablemate, the Vaucrains." Speaking of which, this stellar cru produced a potential 96-pointer that Jasper Morris calls "Immediately classy on the nose from this great terroir. Not hugely open, but very fine, and this continues on the palate. A sense of refinement despite the level of energy." Finally, the Les St-Georges makes a fine case for this vineyard as the best in the appellation (perhaps deserving of grand cru status?). Burghound describes the 2023 as "super-sleek, intense and detailed, mineral-driven and muscular," showing all the pedigree of this hallowed site in a vintage that allows it to shine in every facet.
Needless to say, when we were offered our allocation, we jumped on every last bottle, so now our Burgundy collectors can stock up on some of the sharpest collectible gems of the vintage at superb, market-leading pricing. |
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To rack in December. A fine even bright deep ruby purple. Immediate classy on the nose from this great terroir. Not hugely open, but very fine, and this continues on the palate. A sense of refinement despite the level of energy, with the fruit on the perfect cusp between red and black. You can feel the mother rock close to the surface. Impeccable length and texture. Drink from 2031-2038. Tasted Nov 2024.
94-96 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Jan 2025)
A mix of cherry, earth, mineral and vegetal flavors combine in this lean, sinewy red. There is a touch of sweet oak too, while the finish is compact, with the essence of ripe, red berry fruit. This just feels closed at the moment, yet there is a beam of pure cherry. Best from 2029 through 2047.
95 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Feb 2026)
Domaine Henri Gouges was a revelatory stop on our Burgundy trip this past spring. Across the board, these were some of the most perfumed, delineated wines we've tasted yet this year, and the structural and textural finesse are almost unbelievable for Nuits-St-Georges. Like all the 2023s, the Vaucrains is a paragon of poise and refinement. Perhaps more subtle and shy than the other 1er crus, it’s nonetheless stunning in its aromatic constellation. Primary plum and boysenberry offer a glimpse of the future with disarming purity and grace, subtle new leather adds earthy intrigue, and the site’s mineral signature is just undeniably captivating. The palate is marked by superb definition, with lively energy and perfectly balanced fruit taking center stage. Vaucrain’s assertive calcareous soils are evident in the flavor profile, but it doesn’t boast quite the weight typically associated with this clayey parcel of vines. All to the good, in my opinion, as the elegance here is something to truly admire. It’s so charming now, but I have no doubt this will really show out with at least ten years of cellaring.
94 points, Andrew Kitz, B-21 Burgundy Buyer (Oct 2025)
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