Gerard Julien Cote de Nuits Villages 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gerard Julien
Label Name:
 
Cote de Nuits Villages
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted reviews include Allen Meadows (88–91 points, review excerpt). Sources:

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and wild raspberry with subtle baking spice, earth and mineral notes and floral undertones; juicy and silky with moderate acidity and gentle tannins.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, grilled pork; Asian: char siu, mushroom stir‑fry, teriyaki chicken, pork gyoza.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; ~25% whole clusters, cold maceration, fermentation in concrete vats, aged in French oak with limited new oak to preserve fruit.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine based in Comblanchien near Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, founded late 19th century; ~10 ha now run by Étienne Julien with sustainable/lutte raisonnée practices.