Francois Feuillet Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Feuillet
Label Name:
 
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
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

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Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherry, plum, rose petal, forest floor and baking spice; silky, concentrated texture with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, sappy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised veal, mushroom risotto, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
100% Pinot Noir; low-yield, organic-conversion viticulture; fermentations with partial whole clusters, matured 12–18 months in small French oak barrels (limited new oak).

Vineyard Info
Owned by businessman François Feuillet since 1991; vineyards in the Côte de Nuits are managed by David Duband. Domaine covers ~17 ha including several Grand Crus, focused on quality and low yields.