Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Confuron Cotetidot
Label Name:
 
Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Vigne-Rondes
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, Côte de Nuits (Bourgogne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound review for the 2011 Les Vignes/Les Vignerondes: 90–93 points, notes dark berries, plum, spice, violets, velvet textured medium weight flavors, firm/rustic tannins and an exceptionally long finish (Jan 2013). 5%

Tasting Note
Pure Nuits character: dark/red berries, plum, violets, spice and earthy underbrush; velvety mid‑palate with firm, slightly rustic tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, braised short ribs, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, soy‑braised pork, shiitake soba, char siu.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir, frequent whole‑cluster fermentation (varies by vintage), indigenous yeasts, matured in oak barrels (portion new oak), minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Confuron‑Cotetidot is a long‑established Nuits‑Saint‑Georges domaine (~11+ ha) noted for quality 1er crus (Les Vignes/Les Vignerondes) and traditional, low‑intervention winemaking led historically by the Confuron family.