Tollot-Beaut Beaune 1er Cru 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tollot-Beaut
Label Name:
 
Beaune 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 92; Decanter: 91; Wine Spectator: 90

Tasting Note
Pure red cherry and raspberry with summer truffle, undergrowth and mineral notes; delicate spice and earth, bright acidity, velvety mid‑palate and a lingering spice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, magret de canard, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine or salmon, mushroom hot pot, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation (stainless and cement vats) with punch‑downs; malolactic fermentation and 12–18 months aging in French oak (approx. 30–50% new).

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded late 19th century in Chorey‑lès‑Beaune; ~24 ha run by Nathalie, Jean‑Paul and Olivier Tollot. Traditional viticulture, hand-harvested fruit and restrained use of new oak.