2016 Technical Specifications
Region Les Cailles
Tasting Notes The importer’s 2016 vintage book characterizes Les Cailles as powerful yet elegant, dense and deeper-bodied than other Nuits-Saint-Georges premiers crus, with pronounced tannin and a warm-site charred character explicitly distinguished from oak; the finish is described as pure fruit.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Region Les Cailles
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described red licorice, red cherry and red rose, with a dense, juicy palate, energy, lift, precise delineation and a long finish.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2023–2034
Region Les Cailles
Orientation East And North
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described dark fruit, pungent musky and rocky minerality, saline flavor, density, purity and a smoky, long finish.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Region Les Cailles
Production Details Vinified with at least 50% whole clusters.
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described very fresh dark raspberry, cassis and stone, with intense dark fruit, saline and chalky minerality, strong dry extract, a brisk long finish and refined tannins.
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2007 Technical Specifications
Region Les Cailles
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described mineral, crushed-stone and licorice aromas, followed by musky raspberry, stone, fresh tobacco, earthy minerality, lift and detailed structure.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Region Les Cailles
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described a deep red-ruby wine with concentrated black-fruit, smoke and caramel aromas; a lush entry; black-fruit and spice flavors; firm structure; and a juicy, long but initially reserved finish.
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2005 Technical Specifications
Region Les Cailles
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described black raspberry, underbrush, chocolate and tar, followed by dark berries, mocha, iron, subtle oak, fine tannins and an energetic, creamy texture.
Critics Ratings 92
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1, ruelle Morlot, 21200 Beaune, Cote-d'Or, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 99 98
Email
Owner
Mounir Saouma; Rotem Saouma
Cellarmaster
Mounir Saouma