Roger Belland Chass Mont 1er Cru Morgeot Pitois R 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Roger Belland
Label Name:
 
Chass Mont 1er Cru Morgeot Pitois R
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 91/100; Decanter: recommended; Mentioned in Guide Hachette (producer regularly awarded)

Tasting Note
Pure ruby with red and black cherry, raspberry and spice aromas framed by subtle cedar. Silky texture, fine noble tannins, mineral/dusty finish and long, savory persistence.

Food Pairing
Beef bourguignon, roast duck, mushroom risotto, coq au vin; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki chicken, mushroom soba, Korean BBQ short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with table sorting; traditional fermentation; aged ~12 months in French oak barrels (about 40% new); light filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roger Belland (family domaine since the 19th century) owns the Clos Pitois monopole in Morgeot; old vines (c.50–70 yrs) farmed with sustainable practices.