Philippe Charlopin Bourgogne Cote D'or Tete de Cuvee 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Charlopin
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Cote D'or Tete de Cuvee
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne / Côte d'Or (Gevrey-Chambertin origins)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decántalo score 92; praised in Burgundy-Report tasting notes (2022) for structure and length; listed by SAQ with producer details

Tasting Note
Deep, pure Pinot Noir: red and black cherry, plum, dark spice, light earth and licorice; silky, fine-grained tannins, broad mid-palate and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, miso‑glazed eggplant, bulgogi (Korean BBQ).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from grand-cru and premier-cru parcels, declassified into a regional cuvée; indigenous-yeast fermentation, élevage ~18 months in French oak, minimal filtration; low-intervention/biodynamic practices reported.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Philippe Charlopin (Charlopin-Parizot), founded 1977 in Gevrey‑Chambertin; ~25 ha across Côte d'Or including several grand cru plots (Clos Vougeot, Charmes‑Chambertin, Clos Saint‑Denis). Philippe leads winemaking with family involvement.