David Duband Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Louis Auguste Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
David Duband
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Louis Auguste Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decántalo 91 pts (2021); Tannico listing 86 pts; Burghound note for nearby/previous vintage(s) ~86–88 pts (2020 reference)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with aromas of cherry, raspberry, peony, liquorice and warm spice. Silky palate of red/black fruit, subtle porcini-like savoriness, gentle tannins and a lingering, slightly peppery finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and aged cheeses; Asian: wok-fried beef with vegetables, Peking/roast duck, Korean BBQ, shiitake or mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; ca. 60% whole-cluster fermentation with an ~11-day maceration. Aged ~13 months in French oak (≈25% new, remainder 1–3 year barrels). Bottled without fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine David Duband, based in Chévannes (Hautes-Côtes de Nuits). Family estate begun by Pierre Duband (1965); David farms organically and focuses on terroir-driven Pinot Noir from old vines (~50+ years).