Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Meo-Camuzet |
Label Name: | Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: 91–93; Decanter: 91–93; Burghound: 91–93; Vinous/Jasper Morris: ~91–94; General publication scores/retailers list DN/93
Tasting Note
Black cherry and plum with violet florals, spice, forest-floor and subtle cedar. Medium-full palate with fine-grained tannins, saline minerality and a long, focused, slightly iron-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy‑glazed salmon, mushroom soba.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; destemmed, native-yeast fermentation in open vats with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (approx. 50–66% new).
Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo-Camuzet (Vosne‑Romanée) led by Jean‑Nicolas Méo. Historic family domaine noted for high‑quality Burgundies and links to Henri Jayer; holdings include premier and grand cru sites.