Vougeraie, Nuits Saint Georges Damodes

Vougeraie, Nuits Saint Georges DamodesHere the wood treatment is more obvious though still relatively modest as it allows the ripe, earth and appealingly spicy red currant, plum, violet and rose petal aromas to shine. I very much like the mouth feel of the distinctly mineral tinged medium bodied flavors that possess outstanding complexity while concluding in a tension filled and impressively persistent finish. The balance of structural elements is perfect and this should age effortlessly

the 2011 offers attractive scents of dark red cherry

(88-91)/2012+

The wines aren’t as massive as they sometimes are

pure and peppery earth-inflected combination reflects notes of primarily red berries with just a hint of dark currant

(the 5+ ha Clos is composed of approximately 80% Petits Epenots and 20% Grands Epenots

not quite ready to reveal all its facets

La Rioja Alta was founded in 1890 in Haro

a touch of mulberry and small red cherry

The 2001 Larigi is another modern-day 1989

but the Garnacha is from different plots in the zone of Tudelilla at high altitude

full and delicious middle weight flavors that possess good mid-palate concentration and plenty of dry extract on the admirably intense

As outstanding as the Guado al Tasso is