Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots Domaine Gagey

This is a full-bodied dry red from a highly regarded terroir. Aromas include dark berry fruit and bitter chocolate, the texture is dense yet supple with velvety tannins. Alcohol is slightly high yet is expressed as a smooth texture rather than heat. The finish is very long with evolving flavors of mocha, brown spice, and candied cherry. Pairs well with: Roasted salmon, roasted chicken, grilled red meat : beef, lamb chops, osso bucco, stew, ragout, bœuf bourguignon, duck, partridge, quail, deer, young wild boar, teppanyaki beef, mashed potatoes with salted butter, Cîteaux, Mont d’Or.