The Domaine Henri Gouges of Nuits-Saint-Georges of Burgundy

Domaine Henri Gouges
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 8 of the estates of Burgundy.
It is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges in the region of Burgundy
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The Domaine Henri Gouges is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Nuits-Saint-Georges to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Henri Gouges Estate is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the Burgundy vineyard, in France. It is a family estate that has been producing wines since 1750. Each wine is the product of a unique terroir, which determines the taste and personality of the wines. Here, the vineyard is adorned with ancestral vines that are over 50 years old, and about 80% of the estate is composed of these century-old vines. These old vines produce fine, elegant wines, and produce the superb range of grand crus such as Le Champs Perdrix and Les Saint-Georges. Over 12 white and red grape varieties are grown and stretched over the 11 hectares of vines. All these vineyards are cultivated according to sustainable environmental methods, and the vineyard ends up with wines that are rich in aromas and flavors. The taster will have the opportunity to examine a varied range of wines produced by the Henri Gouges estate, including whites such as Chardonnay and reds such as Pinot Noir. They can also enjoy a glass of brut crémant and savor one of their special cuvées. If you also want to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and breathtaking sunsets, you can take a leisurely walk through the adjacent vineyards and orchards while tasting a wine. Nuits-Saint-Georges is synonymous with peace and tranquility, making it the perfect refuge to relax and enjoy the typical natural flavors of their wines. You can also visit their historic cellar dating from the 17th century and discover the passion with which the wines are elaborated. The Henri Gouges Estate is one of the few estates to offer a unique experience for both amateurs and experienced wine lovers. Indeed, the wines produced by the estate offer a full range of flavors, scents, and aromas that distinguish them from other wines. With breathtaking terroirs, aromas, and sunsets, this estate is a must-see on your journey through the Burgundy vineyard.

Top Domaine Henri Gouges wines

Looking for the best Domaine Henri Gouges wines in Nuits-Saint-Georges among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Henri Gouges wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Henri Gouges wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Henri Gouges

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Henri Gouges

How Domaine Henri Gouges wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of couscous without couscous maker, roast veal in the oven or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Henri Gouges

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Henri Gouges. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or sour cherry. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Henri Gouges. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Henri Gouges

  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.16/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Henri Gouges.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges is a town in eastern Burgundy which gives its name to the Côte de Nuits, the Northern half of the Côte d'Or wine district. It is known for relatively Powerful, Complex red wines from the Pinot Noir grape variety. This represents 97 percent of production, with a small amount of white wine made from Chardonnay. In terms of surface area, with 320 hectares (790 acres) of Village and premier cru Vineyards, Nuits-Saint-Georges is the second largest of the 26 commune titles in the Côte d'Or, fractionally smaller than Beaune.

There are also around 315 hectares (778 acres) of vineyards within its boundaries which produce regional wines. In addition to covering land immediately north and South of the town, the appellation also includes the vineyards of its neighbor, Premeaux Prissey, where one-quarter of the premier cru climats are located. There are 41 premier cru climats belonging to the appellation; wines made from their grapes, and conforming to the strictest of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation rules, may claim the title Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru. While the town does not boast any grand cru sites, its many premier cru vineyards are rated among the finest in the district.

Although Dijon, to the north, is Burgundy's administrative Center, and Beaune, to the south, is the wine capital, Nuits-Saint-Georges holds its own as an important viticultural location. Many long-established wine merchants and negociants have made their businesses and homes here. The town has had its own Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation since September 1936, but has been the source of respected red wines for the best Part of a millennium. The Saint-Georges vineyard, in particular, just south of the town, has been known as a source of excellent wines by locals and royalty alike for many hundreds of years.

The top white wines of Domaine Henri Gouges

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Henri Gouges

How Domaine Henri Gouges wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, pasta or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of chinese fondue, multicoloured butterfly pasta or cannelloni with salmon and spinach.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Henri Gouges

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Henri Gouges. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or minerality. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Henri Gouges. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Henri Gouges

  • 2014With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.09/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Henri Gouges.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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