Pierre Guillemot Bourgogne Cote D'or 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Guillemot
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Cote D'or
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte d'Or (Savigny-lès-Beaune), Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 87 (William Kelley, Jan 2023); Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) tasting note: Drink 2023–2026; Burgundy Report and Winehog: 87–88 points; praised for purity, floral charm and balance

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and raspberry with rose-petal florals, subtle earth and spice, fine mineral backbone, light oak and silky texture; elegant acidity and a medium-length, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, duck confit, pork loin, mushroom risotto, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, shiitake stir-fry, teriyaki salmon, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; ~70% whole-cluster fermentation on native yeasts; aged ~18 months in oak (≈20% new); organic viticulture (certified 2022).

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Savigny-lès-Beaune, reconstituted 1946; run by Vincent & Philippe Guillemot. Multi-generation estate practicing organic/biodynamic-influenced viticulture and focused on purity and finesse.