Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Con Cotetidot
Label Name:
 
Pommard
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pommard (Côte de Beaune), Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Traditional Burgundian vinification with a high proportion of whole-bunch fermentation, natural yeast, and élevage in oak barrels (limited new oak).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ripe red and black cherry, earth, truffle and savory spice with firm, dry tannins. Generous palate, mineral backbone and a long, savory finish (forest floor, leather hints).
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), braised pork belly, mushroom-based Chinese or Japanese dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Confuron-Cotétidot, founded 1964 by Jack Confuron in Vosne-Romanée; ~11 ha including Premier and Grand Crus. Now run by Jean-Pierre and Yves Confuron, practicing low-yield, environmentally friendly viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable reviews/mentions: Jancis Robinson 17/20; Burghound 89-91 (est. ); market listings and tasting notes on Vinous, iDealwine, SAQ and wine merchants (Confuron-Cotetidot Pommard 2012 / Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2012). Sources: Vinous, iDealwine, SAQ, Alliance Wine