96 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Crushed black fruits and a note of pepper in Les Chaignots, with a round and soft texture that remains radiant and nuanced: a bewitching and voluptuous model of dark fruits, which has an inimitable cachet. (2022)"
95 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "This parcel was acquired by Dr. Mugneret in 1971 and lies on a steep slope above Vignes Rondes, on the northern edge of Nuits-St-Georges, near Vosne. Because the soil is very thin, the vines can suffer in drought years, but in 2019 the results were lovely, with an intense, sweet aroma of dark plums and a rich, velvety texture on the palate. There is a core of tannin and structure here that will help it to age for years to come. Drinking Window: 2022-2034. (Oct 2020)"
94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Deeper pitched than the Vosne-Romanée La Colombière, the 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots unwinds in the glass with scents of cassis, plums and raspberries mingled with top notes of rose petals, espresso roast and rich spices. Medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, it's deep and layered, with an ample core of fruit and ripe, powdery tannins. It's an especially charming rendition of this immensely consistent cuvée. Drink: 2025-2055. (Jan 2022)"
92-94 point Jasper Morris, MW: "22 hl/ha old vines on the hillside. 14.4%. Glowing imperial purple. Huge weight of fruit here, with some red raspberry notes backing the darker fruit. This does successfully fill out the mouth and finishes very well. There is some warmth at the back but the fruit wins (Nov 2020)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Chaignots 1er Cru has the most expressive aromatics of the three wines that I tasted from the appellation at Domaine Mugneret. Only half the number of barrels were produced this year due to very small bunch weight. This has vibrant red berry fruit, wild strawberry, shaved black truffle and light crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite taut and more linear than the Les Vignes Rondes, and certainly with greater tension toward the saline finish. Excellent. Drink: 2023-2040. (Dec 2020)"
93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2022).
92 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The short crop and slightly desiccated berries in Chaignots has produced a powerful version of this wine in 2019, coming in at 14.4 percent octane and offering up plenty of underlying structure. However, the balance is very good indeed and the wine will be excellent with sufficient bottle age. The nose wafts from the glass in a fine blend of black plums, dark berries, pigeon, bitter chocolate, a fine base of soil, a touch of anise, vanillin oak and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and rock solid at the core, with fine mineral drive and grip, firm, chewy tannins and a long, poised and balanced finish. This is a true long distance runner in 2019. 2035-2080. (Jan/Feb 2022)"
92 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from yields of only 23 hl/ha in 2019). A slightly riper nose features notes of mocha and plenty of spice on the aromas of backed plum, black raspberry and discreet floral whiffs that include violet and a hint of lavender. The sleeker and finer medium weight flavors exude more evident minerality as well on the beautifully detailed, youthfully austere and lingering finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This too should age effortlessly. Drink: 2031+. (Jan 2022)"
95 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "This parcel was acquired by Dr. Mugneret in 1971 and lies on a steep slope above Vignes Rondes, on the northern edge of Nuits-St-Georges, near Vosne. Because the soil is very thin, the vines can suffer in drought years, but in 2019 the results were lovely, with an intense, sweet aroma of dark plums and a rich, velvety texture on the palate. There is a core of tannin and structure here that will help it to age for years to come. Drinking Window: 2022-2034. (Oct 2020)"
94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Deeper pitched than the Vosne-Romanée La Colombière, the 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots unwinds in the glass with scents of cassis, plums and raspberries mingled with top notes of rose petals, espresso roast and rich spices. Medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, it's deep and layered, with an ample core of fruit and ripe, powdery tannins. It's an especially charming rendition of this immensely consistent cuvée. Drink: 2025-2055. (Jan 2022)"
92-94 point Jasper Morris, MW: "22 hl/ha old vines on the hillside. 14.4%. Glowing imperial purple. Huge weight of fruit here, with some red raspberry notes backing the darker fruit. This does successfully fill out the mouth and finishes very well. There is some warmth at the back but the fruit wins (Nov 2020)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Chaignots 1er Cru has the most expressive aromatics of the three wines that I tasted from the appellation at Domaine Mugneret. Only half the number of barrels were produced this year due to very small bunch weight. This has vibrant red berry fruit, wild strawberry, shaved black truffle and light crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite taut and more linear than the Les Vignes Rondes, and certainly with greater tension toward the saline finish. Excellent. Drink: 2023-2040. (Dec 2020)"
93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2022).
92 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The short crop and slightly desiccated berries in Chaignots has produced a powerful version of this wine in 2019, coming in at 14.4 percent octane and offering up plenty of underlying structure. However, the balance is very good indeed and the wine will be excellent with sufficient bottle age. The nose wafts from the glass in a fine blend of black plums, dark berries, pigeon, bitter chocolate, a fine base of soil, a touch of anise, vanillin oak and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and rock solid at the core, with fine mineral drive and grip, firm, chewy tannins and a long, poised and balanced finish. This is a true long distance runner in 2019. 2035-2080. (Jan/Feb 2022)"
92 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from yields of only 23 hl/ha in 2019). A slightly riper nose features notes of mocha and plenty of spice on the aromas of backed plum, black raspberry and discreet floral whiffs that include violet and a hint of lavender. The sleeker and finer medium weight flavors exude more evident minerality as well on the beautifully detailed, youthfully austere and lingering finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This too should age effortlessly. Drink: 2031+. (Jan 2022)"
| Product SKU | 343462 |
| Producer | Mugneret-Gibourg |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Nuits-St.-Georges |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.4% |
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