Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yann Durieux
Label Name:
 
Tete de Ponts
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Hautes-Côtes de Nuits / Vin de France)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

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Tasting Note
Bright ruby with concentrated red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant), rose-like florals, sweet spice and subtle undergrowth; balsamic/prune nuances, silky tannins, mineral saline finish and long elegant length.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast poultry, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, mushroom/aged-cheese dishes. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom ramen, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed grapes, often whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts, minimal intervention and little/no added sulfur; long barrel aging (c.18–36 months, frequently in new oak).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Yann Durieux (Recrue des Sens), a small (~3 ha) artisanal Burgundy domaine in Villers-la-Faye focused on low yields, biodynamics and pure, minimal-intervention wines.