Meo Camuzet Nuits St Georges 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 92 (2020 Nuits‑St‑Georges review); Jasper Morris ~91–92; Burghound ~87–90; Vinous/barrel notes 88–90. Recommended by several retailers and critics

Tasting Note
Fresh cherries, red berries and cassis with floral peony and warm spice notes. Medium‑to‑full body, lively acidity, fine powdery tannins and a concentrated, sapid finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, roast lamb or beef; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, shiitake hot pot, grilled Korean BBQ pork.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification with gentle extraction; élevage in oak barrels (c.50% new oak reported) to add structure while preserving finesse.

Vineyard Info
Maison/Domaine Méo‑Camuzet, based in Vosne‑Romanée under Jean‑Nicolas Méo; produces both domaine and négoce cuvées and operates historic holdings plus purchased parcels for village bottlings.