Francois Feuillet Chambertin Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Feuillet
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Listed by major retailers; often described as 'full-bodied' and 'not yet ready' for drinking (requires cellaring). Domaine Grand Crus from Feuillet/Duband received strong critic scores (e. g. , Latricières‑Chambertin 2018 WA 93–95+; Echézeaux by the team scored mid‑90s in other years)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, blackcurrant and plum with floral violet, earth, spice and cocoa notes. Fine powdery tannins, lively acidity and a mineral, savory backbone; long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast venison, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), miso-glazed eggplant, soy-ginger beef short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir with partial whole-cluster fermentation and gentle extraction. Aged ~12–18 months in French oak (≈30% new). Lightly filtered or bottled without fining to preserve texture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine François Feuillet (owner François Feuillet; winemaking by David Duband) owns Grand Cru parcels in Gevrey‑Chambertin and follows organic/low-yield practices after acquisitions in the 1990s.