TN: 2016 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale

[William_Kelley]

That’s because you haven’t had one at full maturity from Freddy, Tom. And neither have I or anyone else. He’s only had it since 2004, and that '04 may be close to maturity but none of the others are.

Last bottle of 2005 I had was great. Definitely an NSG made by a Chambolle producer and nothing like what Faiveley used to make (for several reasons) and miles away from what Gouges would taste like from the same source, I would imagine. I quite like the wine and I’m happy that it is readily available. Plus, if you buy by the 6-pack, it comes in a pretty wooden box. Who doesn’t love that?

Would love a note on the 2005 if you’ve got one; picked up a bottle on a whim and have been wondering when to pop the cork

I drank a bottle eight months ago, so not a very recent note, but it was surprisingly open and very delicious. It is a wine I look out for in restaurants now.

[Nathan_V]

Last bottle of 2005 I had was great. Definitely an NSG made by a Chambolle producer and nothing like what Faiveley used to make (for several reasons) and miles away from what Gouges would taste like from the same source, I would imagine. I quite like the wine and I’m happy that it is readily available. Plus, if you buy by the 6-pack, it comes in a pretty wooden box. Who doesn’t love that?

Would love a note on the 2005 if you’ve got one; picked up a bottle on a whim and have been wondering when to pop the cork

I drank a bottle eight months ago, so not a very recent note, but it was surprisingly open and very delicious. It is a wine I look out for in restaurants now.

My last bottle was a little over a year ago and I’m in agreement. I can’t imagine given the way it showed and the way it is structured that anything would have changed. At a good price it is something to check out.

[Kent_Comley]

I have been buying Marechale regularly since around 2008 and my feeling is that the wines are improving, as they learn more about the site and vineyard. The Chambolle village wine however is a better drink when young. Of course the Marechale is much more readily available than the Chambolle and other cuvees.