Tollot-Beaut Bourgogne Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tollot-Beaut
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte d'Or — Chorey-lès-Beaune / Bourgogne AOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin 82-84 and Jasper Morris 87-88 (critic notes)

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with rose-petal and forest-floor notes; medium-bodied, bright acidity, silky low tannins and a touch of vanilla/spice from oak, finishing with a chalky mineral edge.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, pork dumplings, shiitake stir-fry, mild Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal) and noodle dishes with mushrooms.

Production Method
100% Pinot Noir from village and nearby plots; grapes mostly de-stemmed, fermented in open vats with daily punchdowns, malolactic completes, aged ~18 months in French oak (≈25% new).

Vineyard Info
Family domaine originating early 20th century in Chorey-lès-Beaune; Tollot family viticulture since the 1880s, ~60 acres, lutte raisonnée and a high proportion of old-vine Pinot selections.