Meo Camuzet Nuits St Georges 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Nuits — Nuits‑Saint‑Georges
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris scores ~86–89 for the village bottling and describes a floral, open style; merchants note plums, orange zest and sweet spices. Drink window often given as mid‑2020s to 2030s

Tasting Note
Red and black cherry, plum, orange zest, floral lift and sweet spice; subtle cedar/oak, medium-bodied with silky tannins, lively acidity and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), miso ramen with pork, Korean BBQ (galbi) and savory soy‑glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; aged 15–18 months in oak (approximately 50% new); blend of estate Bas de Combes fruit and purchased grapes.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo‑Camuzet, based in Vosne‑Romanée, is a historic family estate run by Jean‑Nicolas Méo; known for Grand Cru holdings and careful viticulture with organic practices. (Estate and négoce supply the Nuits‑St‑Georges cuvée).