Meo Camuzet Nuits St Georges 1er Boudots 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges 1er Boudots
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 91-94; Wine Advocate 91-93; Vinous 90-93; Decanter 92; John Gilman 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated Pinot Noir: black cherry, plum, violets, black pepper and cocoa with forest-floor earth and a saline mineral thread. Fine-grained, firm tannins and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, miso-glazed pork belly or eggplant.

Production Method
Les Boudots Pinot Noir; partial whole-cluster (≈15%), temperature-controlled fermentation and élevage in French oak barrels (including some new oak) for ~12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo-Camuzet (Vosne-Romanée), led by Jean-Nicolas Méo; prestigious Burgundy domaine known for powerful, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and careful élevage.