J.F Mugnier Nuits St Georges 1er Clos de Marechale18 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges 1er Clos de Marechale18
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94 (2018); Burghound 91 (2021); Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 89; Vinous 86 (Neal Martin). Reviewed favorably by multiple retailers (Berry Bros, KL Wines, Justerini & Brooks)

Tasting Note
Dark brambly cherry and raspberry with floral violets, subtle spice and mineral undertones. Medium-bodied, fleshy mid-palate, firm yet polished tannins and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, herb‑crusted lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, soy‑glazed mushroom dishes, mildly spiced Szechuan duck.

Production Method
Sustainable viticulture; 100% destemmed fermentation (ambient yeasts) in open vats for ~15–20 days; aged ~18 months in oak (c.15–25% new), racked then finished in tank before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Clos de la Maréchale is a 9.76 ha Mugnier monopole owned since 1902, returned from a long lease in 2004; oldest vines date to c.1910, notable as the largest monopole in the Côte d’Or.