Philippe Charlopin Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Charlopin
Label Name:
 
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
No single major published score located for the Philippe Charlopin 2020 Charmes‑Chambertin; comparable Charlopin Grand Crus in recent vintages commonly score ~92–95 points from critics (Wine Spectator, Burghound, Jancis Robinson)

Tasting Note
Silky, concentrated Pinot Noir: ripe red and black cherry, raspberry, forest floor, spice and subtle vanilla oak. Fine, noble tannins, mineral lift and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, teriyaki beef, char siu, richer sushi (tuna).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; indigenous-yeast fermentation with partial whole clusters and extended maceration; aged 16–20 months in French oak (notably new oak for Grand Cru). Domaine uses low-intervention/biodynamic-influenced practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Charlopin‑Parizot, founded by Philippe Charlopin in 1977 and now with son Yann, is a family estate (~25 ha) in Gevrey‑Chambertin known for modern winemaking and high-quality Côte de Nuits holdings.