Roux Pere & Fils Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Roux Pere & Fils
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir Bourgogne
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Bourgogne AOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tannico: 89 points (Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022). Positive retail reviews from multiple merchants (Tannico, LCBO, Wine. com) noting classic Bourgogne Pinot character and 12

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (strawberry, cherry) with light blackcurrant, subtle black pepper and earthy underbrush. Lively acidity, supple tannins and a smooth, medium-length finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, pork loin, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking/roast duck with plum or hoisin, teriyaki salmon, miso-glazed eggplant, braised pork belly.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; destemmed and fermented in stainless steel; aged a few months on the lees in stainless tanks with minimal new oak influence.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1885 in Saint-Aubin. Roux Père & Fils now farms ~70+ ha across the Côte d'Or; run by successive Roux generations with negociant activity and sustainable viticulture practices.