2021 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots [D94][WA92-94][V92-94] WINE

Producer: Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 
Region: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2021 

Decanter, 94 Points 

“After drought limited production in 2019 and 2020, 1.27ha of old vines at the top of the slope in Chaignots were damaged by frost, losing 55% of the potential harvest, although rot and mildew were not as endemic here. The fruit that remained produced lovely wine with a deep ruby colour and perfumed aromas with pronounced blackberry fruit and floral notes. There is impressive ripeness on the palate balanced by fresh acidity and a solid core of tannin that carries the wine to a lingering finish.” 

Wine Advocate, 92-94 Points 

“Cropped at a derisory 16 hectoliters per hectare, the Mugnerets were obliged to retain some whole bunches with the 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots simply to fill the fermentation vat. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, with sweet tannins and an ample core of fruit, it’s redolent of wild berries, rose petals and spices.” 

Vinous, 92-94 Points 

“The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Chaignots 1er Cru was cropped at 17hL/ha with around 50% new oak.  It has an exquisite, floral bouquet with dark berry fruit, peony and wilted roses, gaining intensity in the glass.  The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins, an almost citric line of acidity with a tensile, linear yet compelling finish.  Wonderful.” 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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