Vincent Ledy Hautes Cdn la Vacherotte 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Ledy
Label Name:
 
Hautes Cdn la Vacherotte
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy - Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely praised by merchants and reviewers (Vinous, Fass Selections) for aromatic intensity and terroir expression; multiple retailer notes confirm 100% Pinot Noir, organic farming and long élevage

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry and wild strawberry, floral notes, earthy forest floor and flinty mineralty; bright acidity, silky texture and a medium, energetic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, roast pork. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, teriyaki salmon, shiitake & soy stir-fry.

Production Method
Organic (Ecocert) viticulture; spontaneous fermentation with minimal/no SO2 during vinification; aged ~18–22 months in used oak, little/no filtration. (Regular cuvée destemmed; VV/‘vendange entière’ whole-cluster versions exist).

Vineyard Info
Small domaine (~3.5 ha) run by Vincent (joined by Aurélie in 2021). Trained at Lecheneaut; farms old-vine parcels in Chaux/Villers-la-Faye; certified organic around 2021.