Domaine des Nugues - Quintessence of Gamay 2011

Domaine des Nugues - Quintessence du Gamay 2011

Beaujolais-Villages|Red wine

4.3/5 (6 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

“The color has matured. The fruit is well-balanced, with hints 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 grand cru. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF). A red with beautiful length, ready to enjoy 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

Terroirs

clay-granite soils, south-facing

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

extended fermentation lasting 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 fruit and forest floor

Palate

body and silky tannins.

Serve

decant at 14-15°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

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

More information at Domaine des Nugues

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

About the estate:

Gilles Gelin is part of a new 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, becoming more delicate, with a more refined aromatic profile. This style is confirmed in 2017. The wines are medium-bodied, with just the right balance. They’re reliable and a pleasure to drink. What more could you ask for?

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

3-star rated estate (High-quality production)

About the estate:

The son and grandson of winemakers, Gérard Gelin acquired Clos des Nugues in 1976, before going into partnership with his son Gilles. Located in northern Beaujolais, on the border of the Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, and Morgon appellations, the estate now covers nearly 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

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

RVF - The French Wine Review / 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 has matured. The fruit is well-balanced, with hints 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 grand cru.

About the estate:

Located at the crossroads of the 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 spans 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 is a reliable Chardonnay in Beaujolais-Villages, which he continues to plant on suitable land. His Gamay version showcases the excellence of the Lancié terroir when cultivated with controlled yields.

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 6 reviews