Francois Feuillet Latricieres Chambertin Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Feuillet
Label Name:
 
Latricieres 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:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93–95+ (Feb 2020); Burghound (Allen Meadows) 92–94

Tasting Note
Concentrated wild red berries (raspberry, cranberry), peony and rose petal florals, spice and licorice over wet stone minerality; refined powdery tannins, bright acidity and saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast beef, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki or Korean BBQ beef, miso‑glazed aubergine or shiitake dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; high whole-cluster fermentation (~80–90% for Grands Crus) with indigenous yeasts; gentle extraction; 14–16 months in French oak (≈30–40% new); bottled unfined/unfiltered. Organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Owned by François Feuillet (acquisitions since 1991); wines vinified by David Duband. Domaine ≈17 ha with multiple Premiers and Grands Crus; focused on low yields and organic practices.