Meo-Camuzet Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo-Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: 91–93; Decanter: 91–93; Burghound: 91–93; Vinous/Jasper Morris: ~91–94; General publication scores/retailers list DN/93

Tasting Note
Black cherry and plum with violet florals, spice, forest-floor and subtle cedar. Medium-full palate with fine-grained tannins, saline minerality and a long, focused, slightly iron-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy‑glazed salmon, mushroom soba.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; destemmed, native-yeast fermentation in open vats with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (approx. 50–66% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo-Camuzet (Vosne‑Romanée) led by Jean‑Nicolas Méo. Historic family domaine noted for high‑quality Burgundies and links to Henri Jayer; holdings include premier and grand cru sites.