Francois Feuillet Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Feuillet
Label Name:
 
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
No single major, widely‑published score located for François Feuillet Charmes‑Chambertin 2018 specifically; Domaine François Feuillet Grand Crus have received scores in the ~90–96 range from critics (Wine Advocate, Decanter, Jancis Robinson) on adjacent vintages

Tasting Note
Fragrant Grand Cru: ripe red and black cherry, raspberry and floral violet notes with spice, forest floor and subtle tobacco. Silky, ripe tannins, medium‑full body and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, ribeye, duck à l'orange, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Époisses. Asian: Peking duck, beef bulgogi, soy‑glazed short ribs, miso aubergine, shiitake mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Organically farmed (Ecocert conversion), gentle extraction with a portion of whole‑cluster fermentation; matured in French oak (circa 30% new) for c.12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Owned by François Feuillet (acquisitions since 1991); wines made by David Duband. Domaine holds several Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels and practices organic viticulture focused on terroir expression.