Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Marchand
Label Name:
 
Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Marchand Frères Griotte-Chambertin 2021; the domaine’s earlier Griotte vintages have been noted in Guide Hachette and merchant listings. 5%

Tasting Note
Ripe sour cherry, raspberry and black fruit with floral notes (peony/violet), spice, earthy underbrush and minerality; silky texture, refined tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, duck, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, miso-glazed fish or aubergine, umami mushroom stir-fries, aged tofu dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional open-vat fermentation with variable whole-cluster use; matured 12–20 months in French oak (moderate new oak), minimal fining/filtration; sustainable vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Marchand Frères (Dom. Marchand) — historic family domaine based in Gevrey-Chambertin (est. early 19th century), producing village, premier and several Grand Cru bottlings using traditional Burgundian methods and sustainable viticulture.