Mont Chauve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mont Chauve
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne (Côte de Beaune / Côte Chalonnaise)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Listed with Wine Enthusiast score ~87 for the 2017 vintage

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Burgundy Pinot Noir with ripe cherry and raspberry, hints of violets, spice and a subtle Earl Grey/tea note; bright acidity, soft tannins and a mineral, pleasantly lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, lamb, mushroom risotto; char siu, Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken; soft cheeses and mushroom or pork-based Asian dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from biodynamically-managed sites; 100% destemmed, traditional Burgundy fermentation in open thermo-regulated vats; aged 12–15 months in French oak with light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Au Pied du Mont Chauve is a Famille Picard project (created late 2000s) producing biodynamic wines from plots around Chassagne‑Montrachet, Saint‑Aubin and Puligny‑Montrachet; part of the Picard family estates.