Awards/Ratings

Burghound (Allen Meadows) – 92 points (review Jan 10, 2024); widely praised by critics/retailers for concentration, floral lift and ageing potential; generally listed at 13–13

Tasting Note

Deep ruby; aromas of red berries, cherry, rose and violet with spice and toasted oak; concentrated with firm tannins, mineral earth and savory undergrowth, finishing long and powerful.

Food Pairing

Western: roast lamb, beef rib roast, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef hot pot, soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method

Hand-harvested; organic viticulture (certified 2013); mostly destemmed with ~25% whole-bunch; cold-soak and native-yeast fermentation; malolactic in barrel; aged ~15–18 months in French oak (c.50% new).

Vineyard Info

Domaine Tortochot, a family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin since the 19th century, run by Chantal Tortochot (4th generation). Around 11–12 hectares including several Grands Crus; known for terroir-driven, powerful Pinot Noir and organic conversion.