Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Con Cotetidot
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Suchots
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, low yields; 100% whole clusters; fermentation in concrete vats with manual pigeage; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈40% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red cherry and raspberry, violet and baking spice, with earthy mineral undertones, silky texture and ripe tannins leading to a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck with cherry sauce, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, braised pork belly with soy and star anise.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine (Confuron-Cotetidot) founded 1964; ≈11 ha in Vosne-Romanée including Premier/Grand Cru parcels; organic/biodynamic practices, ploughing and low yields.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound 92-94; Stephen Tanzer/Vinous 91-93; TastingBook TB 91; Revue du Vin de France 17. 5/20