Francois Feuillet Nuits St Georges 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Feuillet
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
the domaine has earned high scores for other Grand Cru cuvées (Clos de la Roche, Charmes-Chambertin) and is praised for quality and organic practices

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherry, plum, forest floor and baking spice; medium-bodied with silky, present tannins and a savory, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Boeuf Bourguignon, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, Korean bulgogi or soy-braised pork.

Production Method
Organically farmed vineyards; manual harvest, partial whole-cluster fermentation, 12–14 months ageing in French oak (low % new), low SO2 and often bottled without filtration.

Vineyard Info
Founded by François Feuillet; winemaking partnership with David Duband since 1991. Estate holds parcels across Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée and Gevrey-Chambertin; certified organic conversion.