Domaine des Nugues - Quintessence du Gamay 2011
15,5/20
RVF
"The color has evolved. The fruit is quite accurate, offering a hint of graphite and a touch of minerality. The wood is not overly pronounced, the whole is crystal clear, and the palate is well managed for the vintage. This wine offers a length worthy of a cru. " (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF). A red with excellent length, to be enjoyed now!
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Eye
beautiful ruby color with garnet highlights
Nose
with aromas of black fruits and forest floor
Mouth
silky texture and tannins.
Serve
decant at 14-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with white and red meats, cheeses, cold cuts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Gilles Gelin is part of a young generation of Beaujolais winemakers who produce a large volume of wines of impeccable quality. In the 2016 vintage, we noticed a shift in the style of the wines, which became more delicate, with a more refined aromatic precision. This style was confirmed in 2017. The wines are medium-bodied, with just the right balance. They are reliable and enjoyable. What more could you ask for?
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
3-star estate (very high-quality production)
About the estate:
The son and grandson of winegrowers, Gérard Gelin acquired Clos des Nugues in 1976, before joining forces with his son Gilles. Located in the north of Beaujolais, on the edge of the Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, and Morgon appellations, the estate now covers almost 30 hectares. The average age of the vines is around 45 years, with some Gamay vines even over a century old.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
The color has evolved. The fruit is quite accurate, offering a hint of graphite and a touch of minerality. The wood is present without being excessive, the whole is crystal clear, and the palate is well managed for the vintage. This wine offers a length worthy of a cru.
About the estate:
At the crossroads of wine regions, the Gelin family mainly produces Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines. A few plots in Morgon (1 hectare) and Fleurie (6 hectares) complete 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 themselves over time. His white wine is a metronomic Chardonnay in Beaujolais-Villages, which he continues to plant on suitable land. His Gamay version shows the excellence of the Lancié terroir when worked with adjusted yields.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 6 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICE V. Published on March 10, 2019
Unadulterated quintessence
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Review and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on 09/04/2018
A very good wine, supple, fruity, and tender. At its peak.
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Review and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 06/26/2017
1 bottle in June 2017: beautiful wax capsule. The nose is not very broad, but the texture is very nice with very supple, rounded tannins.
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Review and opinion by Mr. JULIEN A. Published on 04/06/2018
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Note and opinion by Mr. FRANCOIS M. Published on March 25, 2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on 11/18/2017
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