Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Nuits St Georges 1er Perrieres
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critical reception for Méo-Camuzet Nuits‑St‑Georges 1er Cru (Les Perrières) and nearby Méo releases: Decanter and Wine Advocate typically 91–94 pts for premier-cru bottlings; Vinous/Neal Martin 89–92; various merchant notes rate this climat highly for its minerality and aging potential

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry, pomegranate and raspberry with peony and spice; pronounced stony minerality, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, saline-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck confit, beef tartare, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, grilled Korean BBQ short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction, extended maceration; aged 12–18 months in French oak (portion new, often Tronçais).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo-Camuzet, historic Vosne-Romanée estate led by Jean-Nicolas Méo; renowned for high-quality village to Grand Cru Burgundies and meticulous élevage.