Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Meo-Camuzet |
Label Name: | Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Perrieres |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Nuits-Saint-Georges, 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: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected critical reception for Méo-Camuzet Nuits‑St‑Georges 1er Cru (Les Perrières) and nearby Méo releases: Decanter and Wine Advocate typically 91–94 pts for premier-cru bottlings; Vinous/Neal Martin 89–92; various merchant notes rate this climat highly for its minerality and aging potential
Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry, pomegranate and raspberry with peony and spice; pronounced stony minerality, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, saline-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck confit, beef tartare, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, grilled Korean BBQ short ribs.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction, extended maceration; aged 12–18 months in French oak (portion new, often Tronçais).
Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo-Camuzet, historic Vosne-Romanée estate led by Jean-Nicolas Méo; renowned for high-quality village to Grand Cru Burgundies and meticulous élevage.