Louis Latour - Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damodes Premier Cru 2017 (750ml)
Price: $143.99
| Producer | Louis Latour |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Nuits-Saint-Georges |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 62786 |
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"Les Damodes" is situated on the northern part of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, just to the south of the premier cru appellations of Vosne-Romanée. The vineyard name "Les Damodes" comes from "Dame" meaning lady. Legend says that there were fairies that inhabited this rocky hillside above the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges, once covered by quarries and woods! But more likely it was the presence of rocky forms that looked like tall ladies in long dresses that gave the parcel its name. Known locally as "Les Dames Hautes" - "hautes" (meaning tall), hence the pronounciation has become "damaudes" then "damodes". Planted on a parcel with an easterly exposure, the vines grow on poor, limestone soils. Elegance and finesse perfectly characterize this wine.
Louis Latour Description
Our Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes" 2017 has a deep ruby color unveiling a spicy nose with clove, nutmeg, black cherry, and toasty notes. The mouth is ample allying cherry and liquorice aromas. Silky tannins and impressive fresh final.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
This wine is structured and firm, with rich tannins and good potential. Its acidity and juicy aftertaste are concentrated and will age well. With black fruit and toast, the wine should be ready from 2023.
Burghound: 91 Points
Once again the wood treatment is sufficiently prominent to fight somewhat with the notably ripe yet still fresh nose of cassis, black cherry and raspberry hints. The wood extends to the palate as well though the middle weight flavors retain good vibrancy before terminating in a mildly warm finish.
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