laying-down2013 Nuits-St Georges Rouge, Clos de la Maréchale, 1er Cru,Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier, Burgundy

Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale has a more sophisticated and nuanced nose compared to its peers, red and black fruit here and well-integrated oak.

The palate is smooth in the mouth, supple and quite plush, with some quality new oak that is almost Cathiard-like in style (which appears to have evolved in the last few months).

However, there is fruit to support that here. Give this 2-3 years in bottle; it should turn into a decent Nuits Saint-Georges. Tasted September 2016.

Drink 2018 - 2030

Neil Martin, Wine Advocate (November 2016)