A Family Vineyard, Wines
from Nuits Saint Georges.
For nearly a century, generations take turn to defend and highlight the wines of Nuits Saint Georges.
They were once named Henri Gouges, then Michel and Marcel; who were then replaced by Pierre and Christian, and now Grégory and Antoine. Experts of the Pinot Noir, our estate exploits 14 hectares of vines, exclusively in Nuits St Georges. The fair, straight, intense, steady, and vertical wines that we provide are what made the reputation of our estate. Our production volume is related to the climatic conditions, and our growing method focuses on quality and respect of the terroirs at the expense of the quantity.
Terroir
Located exclusively in Nuits Saint Georges at the heart of the Côte d’Or, the vineyard of the estate extends nowadays on nearly 14 hectares.
Climates
The estate of Henri Gouges exploits 10 parcels of AOC, a unique heritage, a living mosaic. Among these appellations are 7 Premiers Crus (1 white and 6 red - wines) and a family monopole: the Clos des Porrets Saint Georges.
Cépages
The Henri Gouges estate is an expert of the Pinot noir, and of the “Pinot Gouges”, a white Pinot discovered by Henry Gouges himself. The vines are approximately 50 years old and are cultivated organically.
Grapes
In order to preserve the purity of fruit, grapes are picking by hand. With that in mind, winemaking is made with gravity and extraction through infusion.
Wines
The wines of Henri Gouges are reputed fair, intense, and steady. They are nowadays fine, silky, and soft, but without forgetting their strength, and their capacity of long-keeping wines.
Winery
The “décuvage”, followed by a light pressing and a sedimentation in tuns, will lead to an ageing in oak barrels during 10 to 18 months, with 10% to 30% of new barrels in a view to sublimate the terroir.
Organic conversion underway
The estate is committed to responsible viticulture. The conversion to organic farming is currently in the certification process.
The estate Henri Gouges
in a few key dates
Beginning
Acquiring
Discovery
Acquiring
Acquiring
2nd generation
Acquiring
3rd generation
4th generation
Succession
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEGOCE
OPENING OF THE TASTING ROOM
OPENING OF THE TASTING ROOM
Meet the Ones
Who Hide Behind the Wines of Henri Gouges
Gregory and Antoine, great-grandsons of the illustrious Henri Gouges, now ensure the succession and perpetuate the history of this family of winemakers of Nuits Saint Georges.
They keep promoting modernity, authenticity and “Gouges” knowledge that they have been transmitted. Their work and engagements illustrate more than ever the adage of the domaine:
“It is in the vineyards that the Great Wines ripen”
Gregory Gouges
Winemaker
Antoine Gouges
Winemaker
The Latest News of the Henri Gouges Estate
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COVID 19
Due to the health crisis, all professional events and tastings are cancelled for the moment. We hope to see you again very soon to taste together our 2019 wines which are being bottled. Please do not hesitate to contact us
