David Duband Nuits St Georges 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
David Duband
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user rating ≈4. 0/5; no single major international award located for this specific cuvée

Tasting Note
Powerfully smoky notes of burnt pepper with red/black fruit, sultana and patchouli. Saffron, warm bread and light tobacco follow. Firm and opulent on the palate with balanced acidity, pronounced tannins and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, roasted duck, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, bao with black garlic, peppery Sichuan dishes, sweet-and-sour preparations, Cantonese roast meats.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; ~60–80% whole-cluster fermentation; 15–17 day maceration with 5–7 punchdowns; pressed, settled, and aged 13–14 months in 30–40% new oak; bottled without fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine David Duband (Chevannes, Hautes-Côtes de Nuits) is a family estate dating to the 1960s; David took over in 1991. Vineyards are farmed organically (Ecocert) with emphasis on whole-cluster vinification and minimal cellar intervention.