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Domaine des Nugues - Quintessence du Gamay 2011

Name: Domaine des Nugues - Quintessence of Gamay 2011
Brand: Domaine des Nugues
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Beaujolais-Villages|Red wine

4.3/5 (6 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

“The color is well-developed. The fruit is quite well-balanced, with a hint of graphite and a touch of minerality. The oak is present without being overpowering; the wine is crystal-clear, and the palate is well-structured for the vintage. This wine offers a finish worthy of a cru. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF). A red with beautiful length, ready to enjoy right now!

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Estate

Domaine des Nugues

Vintage

Quintessence du Gamay

Vintage

2011

Designation

Beaujolais-Villages

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay noir à jus blanc

Regions

clay-granite soils, south-facing

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Extended fermentation for 18 to 25 days, malolactic fermentation in tanks

Livestock Farming

30% in barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

a beautiful ruby color with garnet highlights

Nose

with aromas of dark fruits and forest floor

Palate

body and silky tannins.

Serve

decant at 14-15°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2021

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with white and red meats, cheeses, cold cuts...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Gilles Gelin is part of this young generation of Beaujolais winemakers who produce a substantial volume of wines of impeccable quality. In the 2016 vintage, we noticed a shift in the wines’ style—they’ve become more delicate, with greater aromatic precision. This style is confirmed in 2017. The wines are medium-bodied and perfectly balanced. They’re reliable and a pleasure to drink. What more could you ask for?

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Estate rated 3 stars (Very high-quality production)

About the estate:

The son and grandson of winemakers, Gérard Gelin acquired the Clos des Nugues in 1976, before going into business with his son Gilles. Located in the northern Beaujolais region, on the border of the Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, and Morgon appellations, the estate now spans nearly 30 hectares. The average age of the vines is around 45 years, with some Gamay vines even dating back more than a century.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2017 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

The color is well-developed. The fruit is quite balanced, with a hint of graphite and a touch of minerality. The oak is present without being overpowering; the wine is crystal-clear, and the palate is well-structured for the vintage. This wine offers a finish worthy of a cru.

About the estate:

Located at the crossroads of various wine regions, the Gelin family primarily produces Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines. A few plots in Morgon (1 hectare) and Fleurie (6 hectares) round out a range that extends from VDF to homemade crème de cassis. The wines resemble their creator, Gilles Gelin: rich in color with fruity tannins, they reveal their character over time. His white wine is a reliable Chardonnay from Beaujolais-Villages, which he continues to plant on suitable land. His Gamay shows off the excellence of the Lancié terroir when cultivated with controlled yields.

Customer Rating

4.3/5

based on 6 reviews