Francois Feuillet Morey St Denis 1er Clos Sorbe 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Feuillet
Label Name:
 
Morey St Denis 1er Clos Sorbe
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, 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
Neal Martin (Vinous) 91–93; drinking window c. 2025–2040. Tasting notes and retailer descriptions (Berry Bros, Goedhuis, Vinello) agree on medium–full body, fine/firm tannins and long finish

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry, wild strawberry, floral violet and orange rind, with forest floor, baking spice and mineral grip. Fine yet firm tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, boeuf bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, washed-rind cheeses. Asian: Peking duck or hoisin-glazed pork, char siu, miso aubergine, Korean bulgogi, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; majority destemmed, fermentation in small vats with punching-down/pumping-over; aged 12–18 months in French oak (approx. 30–40% new); bottled without fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine François Feuillet (owner François Feuillet) works with winemaker David Duband. Holdings across Côte de Nuits include Premier and Grand Cru sites; certified organic (Ecocert) since 2010, focused on low yields and terroir expression.