Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Con Cotetidot
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional Burgundian vinification with long maceration, minimal destemming (producer historically avoids a destemmer), fermentation on indigenous yeasts and extended élevage (~18–24 months) in French oak.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Dark cherry and plum with violet and liquorice, underpinned by forest-floor, iron and savory spice. Medium-bodied, supple texture, dusty tannins and a moderately firm, persistent finish that gains savory complexity with age.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cow's cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu or Cantonese roast pork, teriyaki salmon, miso‑glazed eggplant, shiitake stir‑fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Confuron‑Cotetidot is a historic family domaine (roots to the 17th century) owning Premier- and Grand-Cru holdings around Vosne and Gevrey (~11 ha). They favor traditional, low-yield, sustainable/organic practices and an old-school Burgundian style.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound 90-92 (2014); Revue du Vin de France 17. 5/20 (2014). Retail tasting notes and merchant scores also praise its traditional structure and aging potential