Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Con Cotetidot
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges 1er Vignerondes
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits‑Saint‑Georges, Côte de Nuits (Bourgogne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir, frequent whole‑cluster fermentation (varies by vintage), indigenous yeasts, matured in oak barrels (portion new oak), minimal fining/filtration.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Pure Nuits character: dark/red berries, plum, violets, spice and earthy underbrush; velvety mid‑palate with firm, slightly rustic tannins and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, braised short ribs, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, soy‑braised pork, shiitake soba, char siu.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Confuron‑Cotetidot is a long‑established Nuits‑Saint‑Georges domaine (~11+ ha) noted for quality 1er crus (Les Vignes/Les Vignerondes) and traditional, low‑intervention winemaking led historically by the Confuron family.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound review for the 2011 Les Vignes/Les Vignerondes: 90–93 points, notes dark berries, plum, spice, violets, velvet textured medium weight flavors, firm/rustic tannins and an exceptionally long finish (Jan 2013). 5%