Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Con Cotetidot
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Organic/sustainable viticulture; late picking; whole-cluster fermentation on native yeasts with extended maceration; aged ~18–24 months in French oak (minimal new oak).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red cherry and raspberry with violets, crushed herbs and graphite. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, sappy grip, fine-grained tannins and a mineral, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed aubergine, soy‑braised short ribs, grilled shiitake dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Confuron‑Cotetidot: family vignerons since the 17th century, ~11–13 ha in the Côte de Nuits. Known for clonal selection (Pinot Confuron) and traditional, low‑intervention practices.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound/Allen Meadows: 88–91 (reported); merchants note drinking window ~2029–2038; 5%)