Vincent Ledy Hautes Cdn la Vacherotte Vv 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Ledy
Label Name:
 
Hautes Cdn la Vacherotte Vv
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Winehog tasting notes: 86–88 pts (2022 tasting); domaine certified organic (Ecocert/AB) 2021

Tasting Note
Fresh, mineral-driven Pinot Noir with sour and ripe cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor and floral lift. Silky texture, bright acidity and stony minerality; medium-bodied with a focused, medium-length finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, miso-glazed eggplant, char siu pork, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Organic farming, hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with whole clusters (vendange entière on VV); minimal SO2 added at bottling; long maceration; aged 18–22 months in used oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Small domaine run by Vincent Ledy (formerly at Lecheneaut). About 3.5 ha across Côte de Nuits parcels; certified organic (Ecocert/AB 2021); emphasizes old vines, low-intervention viticulture and long élevage.