Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Francois Feuillet |
Label Name: | Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Charmes-Chambertin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Domaine Feuillet’s other Grand Crus have received high scores (early- to mid-90s) from major critics
Tasting Note
Concentrated Pinot Noir: black cherry, plum, wild raspberry, violet and forest-floor notes. Silky, layered texture with fine-grained tannins, baking spice and subtle oak; medium–full body and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, roasted lamb; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, sukiyaki, char siu pork, Korean bbq (bulgogi).
Production Method
Hand-harvested, minimal destemming for Grand Cru fruit, fermentation in tanks and 12–18 months ageing in French oak (≈40% new). Estate practices organic farming/ECOSERT certification and low-yield selection.
Vineyard Info
Owned by François Feuillet; wines made by David Duband since 1991. Domaine comprises ~17 ha with several Grand and Premier Cru holdings; emphasis on organic conversion, low yields and careful selection.