Fabien Coche Bourgogne Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fabien Coche
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune (Meursault / Pommard parcels)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
5–13. 5% and positive tasting notes. Related cuvées from the domaine have received strong reviews; retail/Tannico lists 89 pts for Fabien Coche Auxey-Duresses 2021

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and raspberry with subtle earth, floral lift and minerality; silky texture, gentle spice and fine tannins; medium-bodied with a lingering savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, duck breast, pork (suckling pig), mushroom risotto, charcuterie, hard cheeses (Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, mushroom hotpot, grilled eel (unagi).

Production Method
100% destemmed Pinot Noir; minimal extraction (no pigeage/remontage), matured in large 300L barrels with low new oak influence; estate conversion to organic viticulture from 2020.

Vineyard Info
Fourth-generation Domaine Fabien Coche based in Meursault. Approximately 11–12 hectares across Meursault, Pommard, Auxey-Duresses and Monthelie; family linked to Coche-Dury. Began organic conversion in 2020 (certified subsequently).