Visit Domaine Henri Gouges, tasting the 2018s

I was very impressed by the 2017s from Domaine Henri Gouges when I tasted the line-up in February. I was therefore eager to taste the 2018 vintage when I had the opportunity in July.

Domaine Henri Gouges – Antoine Gouges – July 2019

The 2018s are from a hot year; yet with its new style, Gouges has found a fine balance in this vintage. The new approach is a bit less extracted, and this seems to have revealed the best of the vintage. Bottom line: Gouges has made some attractive and generous wines without losing its elegant and regal touch.

These are delicate wines despite the density and intensity of the vintage – and the best are true beauties. One should definitely get some of these into the cellar.

Impressions of the 2018s from Domaine Henri Gouges

We tasted the red 2018s with Antoine Gouges from cask in the cellar.

Tasting Notes for this producer

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