Dom Marchand Morey St Denis Vieilles Vignes 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Marchand
Label Name:
 
Morey St Denis Vieilles Vignes
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91 points (2021)

Tasting Note
Bright red and black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice with earthy underbrush and spicy oak; lively acidity, silky mid‑palate, firm ripe tannins and a persistent, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef, game, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and aged cow’s milk cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, teriyaki salmon, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; destemmed; cold maceration; open‑vat fermentation with daily punch‑downs; malolactic in barrel; aged 15–18 months in oak.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Marchand Frères is a multi‑generation family estate based in Morey‑Saint‑Denis, run by Denis Marchand; roughly 8–9 ha on Côte de Nuits, practicing sustainable/organic viticulture.