Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Philippe Charlopin |
Label Name: | Bourgogne Cote D'or Tete de Cuvee |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Bourgogne / Côte d'Or (Gevrey-Chambertin origins) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir (100%) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decántalo score 92; praised in Burgundy-Report tasting notes (2022) for structure and length; listed by SAQ with producer details
Tasting Note
Deep, pure Pinot Noir: red and black cherry, plum, dark spice, light earth and licorice; silky, fine-grained tannins, broad mid-palate and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, miso‑glazed eggplant, bulgogi (Korean BBQ).
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from grand-cru and premier-cru parcels, declassified into a regional cuvée; indigenous-yeast fermentation, élevage ~18 months in French oak, minimal filtration; low-intervention/biodynamic practices reported.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Philippe Charlopin (Charlopin-Parizot), founded 1977 in Gevrey‑Chambertin; ~25 ha across Côte d'Or including several grand cru plots (Clos Vougeot, Charmes‑Chambertin, Clos Saint‑Denis). Philippe leads winemaking with family involvement.