Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bizot
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee les Paisseaux
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; light extraction and whole-cluster fermentation in wooden vats at low temperatures; aged in oak (limited new oak), minimal sulfur, bottled unfiltered by hand.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Elegant Vosne pinot: cherry, raspberry, violet, subtle sandalwood and spice, with forest-floor/undergrowth notes. Silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, entrecôte, mushroom risotto, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), miso-glazed salmon, shiitake or mushroom hotpot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Small family domaine led by Jean‑Yves Bizot (since 1993). Tiny production focused on terroir-expressive Pinot Noir using low-intervention, organic/biodynamic methods; famed for precision and age-worthiness.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound 91 (professional review). Highly sought-after strong secondary-market valuations