Pierre Labet Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Labet
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes Rouge
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
retail descriptions praise the 2022 Vieilles Vignes and other 2022 Labet bottlings have received strong scores (e. g. , 90–92 regionally)

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and raspberry, floral notes, light spice, earthy undertones and subtle oak; medium-bodied with silky tannins and a savory, slightly mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb chops, beef, charcuterie, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, soy-glazed salmon, shiitake stir-fry.

Production Method
Old-vine Pinot Noir, hand-harvested; typically fermented with a proportion of whole clusters on indigenous yeasts and aged ~10–12 months in French oak with moderate new oak.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Pierre Labet (Gevrey-Chambertin/Beaune holdings) practices sustainable viticulture and vinifies traditionally; estate gained organic certification around 2021 and is noted for consistent quality.