Michel Noellat Vosne Romanee 2020

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

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 89 points for 2020; praised by Burgundy-Report for purity and vibrancy

Tasting Note
Dark cherry, damson and ripe red fruit with floral and spice accents; silky, medium-bodied texture, ripe but fine tannins and a vibrant, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Korean bulgogi, mushroom/soy-based hot pot, miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fully destemmed; cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless vats, aged 12–18 months in French oak (30–50% new). Light fining/filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat is a multi-generation Vosne-Romanée family domaine (23–27 ha) now run by Sébastien and Sophie Noëllat; vineyards span village to grand cru sites with old vines and sustainable practices.