Philippe Charlopin Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Charlopin
Label Name:
 
Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Merchant/aggregator average ≈94/100 (2018 listings); typical critic range c. 92–95; widely reviewed and sold by Burgundy specialists

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black cherry, raspberry, violets, subtle spice, forest floor and stony minerality; mid‑palate concentration with velvety, fine‑grained tannins and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised lamb, wild mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Epoisses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), mushroom hotpot, soy‑glazed game dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; fermented in vats and barrels with partial whole-cluster inclusion and élevage in oak (moderate new oak), produced with sustainable viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Philippe Charlopin‑Parizot (based in Gevrey‑Chambertin) founded c.1977; roughly 25 ha across the Côte de Nuits, notable for several Grand Crus including Clos‑Saint‑Denis. Style emphasizes terroir, purity and elegance.