Michel Noellat Morey St Denis 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Noellat
Label Name:
 
Morey St Denis
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 90/100; positive tasting notes from Burgundy Report (praised colour, purity and finishing fruit); Vivino average ~4. 2/5

Tasting Note
Deep purple-red; aromas of cherry, redcurrant and dark berry with subtle truffle and spice. Mouth is rich, finely chiselled, saline minerality, elegant tannins and impressive, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, game (venison/pheasant), capon, beef, mushroom risotto, aged comté/Brie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑glazed mushrooms, miso aubergine, teriyaki beef, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; cold pre-fermentation 3–5 days; stainless‑steel fermentation 18–20 days; 14 months élevage in oak (≈50% new); estate bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat (Vosne‑Romanee) is a multi‑generation family domaine (c.27 ha) working historic Côte de Nuits sites; increasing use of older barrels and careful, traditional vinification.