2015 Nuits-Saint-Georges
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Twelve parcels fermented with 30% whole bunches. Attractive spicy aromas on the nose here. A wealth of spices, sous bois and darker cherries. Good ripeness. The palate has a very smooth and open weave of tannins. Really juicy and approachable. Drink or hold.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Village, which underwent a slightly shorter extraction than normal, included 30% whole bunch fruit. It has more fruit expression compared to the Savigny-lès-Beaune Village: dark plum, blackcurrant and just a light brush of honey. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, nicely judged acidity, a little terseness towards the finish, but I feel this will improve once the final racking has been completed.
(mostly from the north side of the village; Bouchard buys fruit and wine): Bright, moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of blueberry, blackberry and menthol are lifted by a violet topnote. A round, fruity style of Nuits-Saint-Georges with fresh berry flavors enlivened by flowers and spices. Finishes with substantial dusty but edge-free tannins. An outperformer for this wine chez Bouchard, providing yet more evidence that 2015 was able to produce strong, ripe wines at every level of the vineyard hierarchy.
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.