In Bond Fine Wine. 2014 Henri Gouges Nuits St Georges Pruliers 1er Cru, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2018+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Allen Meadows (BH) — 90–93/100 · Burghound, 15/01/2016 · Drink 2026+
A subtle application of wood frames the spicy red and dark berry fruit that is liberally laced by notes of earth and game. I very much like the intensity and focused power of the concentrated medium weight flavors that display moderate rusticity and a touch of austerity on the impressively complex and persistent finale. Patience required.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/12/2015 · Drink 2018-2038
The 2014 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru les Pruliers was showing more fruit intensity on the nose than the Porrets, the fruit more black, perhaps a little more oaky than others (although Gregory Gouges told me that this probably derives from the wooden vat after racking). The palate is very harmonious in the mouth. There are supple tannins and good density here with silky textured, sorbet-like fresh…
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/10/2018 · Drink 2020-2045
The 2014 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has an expressive bouquet with cranberry, raspberry and briary scents. Hints of damp earth and sous-bois develop with aeration. There is something very cohesive and focused about the aromatics here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, wonderful backbone and linearity, a sense of precision towards the finish that was not evident in prev…