Barthod Bourgogne Rouge 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Barthod
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Rouge
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne / Chambolle‑Musigny (Les Bons Bâtons)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 points (2022). Burghound — Outstanding / Top Value (01/2022). Wine Advocate positive review (01/2023). John Gilman praised concentration and aging potential. Berry Bros. drinking window/maturity note (2026–2043)

Tasting Note
Perfumed red fruits of cherry and raspberry, rose petal and spice, with chalky minerality, fine tannins and bright acidity; medium-plus body and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast chicken, grilled/poached salmon, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, soy‑glazed mushrooms, mushroom hot pot (nabe).

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from Les Bons Bâtons; fully destemmed, short cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation; aged ~12–18 months in small oak barrels (≈10–30% new); minimal intervention, little/no filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Barthod (originally Barthod‑Noëllat) founded 1929; Ghislaine Barthod leads the domaine (since 1999). ~6 ha centered on Chambolle‑Musigny; organic farming practices since 2002 (not always certified). Known for precise, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.