2019 Nuits St Georges Les Cailles
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The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Cailles 1er Cru contrasts with its peers in this flight, as it comes across much simpler in style. It is clearly delineated but missing a bit of personality. The palate is medium-bodied with maybe slightly more extraction than necessary, although the acidic spine keeps it bound together, and there is an appealing savory element on the finish. This is not a long-term proposition, though I like what feels like whole bunch addition on the aftertaste. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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The Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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A juicy, flavorful red with berry, chocolate, and hazelnut. Some earth, too. Medium-bodied with a tight, layered palate that shows firmness and focus from the polished tannins. Flavorful finish. Holding back. Drink in 2023 and onwards.
The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles is very promising, mingling aromas of sweet berries and plums with hints of raw cocoa and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's bright and fleshy, with an elegant, charming profile that belies its depth and concentration.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.