2005 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers [stained label]

Description

Deeper, clay influenced soils layered over limestone define the 2005 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers, a site whose water holding capacity and moderated vigor distinguish it from neighboring crus. At the time, the domaine’s approach centered on low yields, meticulous canopy management, and close observation of soil behavior across each parcel. The vineyard’s relatively uniform slope supported steady ripening in the classically ripe 2005 season, with harvest carried out in selective passes guided by detailed sampling. Fermentation followed with controlled extraction calibrated to the vintage’s natural density, and élevage proceeded in French oak selected through ongoing cooper trials. This cuvée contributes to the domaine’s broader record of how Les Pruliers’s quieter structural profile is articulated through patient farming and disciplined cellar practice.