Barthod Bourgogne Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Barthod
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits — Chambolle‑Musigny / Les Bons Bâtons)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 88 pts (Jan 2024); Vinous (Neal Martin) 86–88; Burghound 86–89; positive notes from John Gilman; generally regarded as a high-quality Bourgogne for its level

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry and raspberry, violet florals, subtle earth and orange rind, light spice and cocoa. Silky, medium-bodied with fine tannins, bright acidity and a saline minerality; elegant, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, Korean bulgogi, pork belly, soba with mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; destemmed, indigenous-yeast fermentation in stainless steel with gentle maceration; aged 12–18 months in small oak barrels (≈20% new); minimal fining/limited filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Ghislaine Barthod is a small family domaine in Chambolle‑Musigny (Côte de Nuits) with roots to the early 20th century, focused on terroir-driven Pinot Noir from parcels including Les Bons Bâtons.