2010 - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Cras, Francois Lamarche

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges |
Producer: Francois Lamarche |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Neal Martin - 01 Mar 17
Tasted blind at Flint Wines’ 2007/2012 Nuits Saint-Georges tasting in London. The 2010 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras from Lamarche has a bold, quite candied bouquet with dense black cherry and cassis scents that rather occlude the terroir expression. The palate is sweet and generous on the opening, rounded and opulent with a lot of extraction given the vintage. Yet there is a nagging feeling that it is a little monochromatic on the finish. Not bad, although I suggest that winemaker Nicole Lamarche has subsequently produced better wines from the vineyard in 2013 and 2015. Tasted November 2016.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028
Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges, a renowned appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, is famous for its robust, structured Pinot Noir wines with rich flavours of dark cherries, blackberries, and plums, along with earthy, spicy notes. Known for firm tannins and full-bodied character, these wines are ideal for ageing. Although lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Cru sites like Les Saint-Georges and Les Vaucrains produce exceptional wines. Top producers include Domaine Henri Gouges, Domaine Faiveley, and Domaine Robert Chevillon, all celebrated for showcasing the unique terroir with traditional winemaking.