2010 - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale Rouge, Jacques-Frederic Mugnier

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges |
Producer: Jacques-Frederic Mugnier |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |

Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Mar 13
Very deep, bright red. Sappy black cherry, raspberry, cola and licorice on the nose, plus a whiff of animal fur. Big, deep and chocolatey, with serious depth of black cherry and dark berry fruit. The big Nuits-Saint-Georges tannins are sexed up by high-toned oak spices on the impressively long finish. Jacques-Frederic Mugnier punches down the cap late in the fermentation, when the juice is almost dry and the skins have softened, an approach that he believes results in a steadier uptake of sugar in his wines.
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