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Francois De Nicolay, Coteaux De Champlitte Pinot Noir, 2020
🏰 The 2020 vintage for Pinot Noir in regions like Burgundy (which can offer insights for nearby areas like Coteaux de Champlitte) is often characterized by concentration and expressive fruit. François de Nicolay's Coteaux de Champlitte Pinot Noir 2020, while less common than its Burgundian counterparts, offers a charming expression of the grape. Expect a wine with 【bright red fruit aromas like cherry and raspberry, subtle earthy undertones, and a hint of floral notes】. The palate should be fresh and supple, with soft tannins and a pleasant, approachable finish.
🍴 This elegant Pinot Noir is highly versatile with food. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, pan-seared salmon, mushroom-based dishes, or lighter charcuterie. For an Asian pairing, consider Cantonese dim sum, light stir-fries, or even a delicate Japanese sukiyaki.
🥂 Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, a picnic, or a gathering with friends where an easy-drinking yet characterful red is desired. It's a wine that can be enjoyed young.
BACKGROUND
François de Nicolay, co-manager of the famous Domaine Chandon de Briailles, also runs a small négociant business focused on natural wines. He sources organically or biodynamically grown grapes and vinifies them without added sulfur. This Pinot Noir from the obscure Coteaux de Champlitte offers a fresh, pure, and unadulterated expression of the grape.