2007 Nuits St Georges Les Pruliers
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The 2007 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru offers red plum and crushed strawberry scents laced with subtle fennel and sage aromas, although it does lack some delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannin on the entry, rather introverted red fruit that frame a finish that just lacks the joy and joie de vivre that Pinot Noir should give. Maybe this is just past its best? Tasted at the Gouges retrospective at La Cabotte.
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Neal Martin
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The 2007 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers has a very pure strawberry jam-scented bouquet accompanied by over-ripe oranges and wild mushroom. The palate is fresh and rounded on the entry. It seems to be maturing quite quickly with plenty of mushroom and forest floor scents taking over and dominating the -furry- mid-palate. The finish is still fresh and lively, but I would be inclined to drink this in the next 5 years as it does not convince as a long-term proposition. Gregory invited me to taste older vintages at the domaine. Alas, I had a pressing appointment, but we did broach one bottle together.
Good full red. Dark cherry, menthol and minerals on the nose. More muscular and darker on the palate, with good verve and stuffing to the dark berry and violet flavors. A bit youthfully austere on the back end, but this shows more force than the Clos des Porrets Saint-Georges.