Meo Camuzet Vosne Romanee 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne‑Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
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 (Robert Parker): ~90 for the 2016 Vosne village; Vinous tasting commentary highlights purity and saline tension; Tim Atkin awarded high marks to Méo‑Camuzet 2016 premier/lieu‑dit bottlings (aux Brûlées etc. )

Tasting Note
Fresh dark cherry and black raspberry, violet and spice notes with a chalky mineral thread, fine-grained tannins and saline lift; medium‑full, elegant palate with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb racks, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, shiitake and soy braised eggplant.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; traditional Burgundian vinification with malo malo, élevage in French oak (partial new oak for village parcels) and minimal SO2 management in fermenter.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo‑Camuzet (family estate) is a historic Vosne‑Romanée domaine led by Jean‑Nicolas Méo; holdings include village and premier/Grand Cru parcels and the estate uses sustainable/organic practices. Founded from Camuzet/Méo family plots with long ties to Henri Jayer.