Resulting from a vintage of challenges and inspiration, the Bourgogne Côte d'Or "Tête de Cuvée" 2021 from Domaine Philippe Charlopin is born from the dialogue between great terroirs and meticulous know-how. Faced with a sparse crop, the house assembled the best of its ranked parcels to create a red wine where Pinot Noir expresses nobility and clarity. This bottle is aimed at enthusiasts seeking the precision of a finely chiselled texture, aromatic depth without excess, and the signature of exacting craftsmanship. It resolves a rare equation: a Burgundy that combines intensity, pure fruit expression and a savoury length, while remaining very approachable. Because of its confidential character and collectible nature, this cuvée stands out for its singularity, coherence and its ability to create an immediate emotion at the table, like an ink stroke on a blank page.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, this blend brings together grapes from the domain’s top parcels, notably on the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, where the argilo-calcaires (clay-limestone) soils give the grape its purest resonance. The low yields of the 2021 vintage inspired an unprecedented composition, designed to preserve the soul of the fruit and translate the character of the sites. Vinification, carried out with precision, seeks a balance between measured extraction and floral expression. The élevage en fûts de chêne (oak barrel ageing) refines the frame, polishes the tannins and weaves a silky texture without masking the wine’s uprightness. The result is a clear profile, both tasty and lithe, where fruit infusion takes precedence over power and every aromatic detail finds its place with accuracy.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Rubis limpide aux reflets grenat délicats, brillante et lumineuse, suggérant une concentration maîtrisée et une grande pureté d’expression.
• Nez : Bouquet séducteur de fraises et framboises fraîches, relevé par la griotte. Nuances de sous-bois, de thé Earl Grey et d’écorce d’orange qui ajoutent relief et sophistication, évoquant la promenade en lisière de forêt après la pluie.
• Bouche : Attaque caressante puis élancée, matière fine et juteuse. Équilibre entre gourmandise du fruit rouge et fraîcheur sapide, tanin soyeux, structure droite. Finale longue, acidulée et subtilement épicée, qui revient sur la griotte et l’orange amère.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Burgundy at around 15 à 16°C in generous glasses to encourage aromatic opening and to showcase texture. A gentle, brief decant will reveal the bouquet’s complexity without dulling the fruit’s brightness. Store bottles in a quiet, dark place, in a cool, steady cellar. This cuvée offers immediate pleasure through its honesty and precision, while having the reserve to evolve harmoniously over a few years, gaining spicy depth and a silkier mouthfeel.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : gougères dorées, fines tranches de jambon persillé, tartelettes aux champignons for a delicate interplay of salinity, creaminess and red fruit.
• Entrées : veal and poultry pâté en croûte, country-style terrine seasoned with herbs, roasted vegetables with fresh herbs, which match the wine’s freshness and spiced thread.
• Plats : roast poultry, juicy veal chop, pork tenderloin, grillades with herbs. The cooking juices, tender meat and flavours marry the Pinot Noir’s uprightness.
• Fromages : fruity comté, matured brie, mild tomme. Prefer moderate affinage to respect the wine’s aromatic finesse and energy.
• Desserts : light Morello cherry tart, spiced poached pear. Choose lightly sweet desserts to preserve balance and length.

Moments de dégustation

Le Bourgogne Côte d'Or "Tête de Cuvée" 2021 est le compagnon de choix :

• For an intimate dinner where every culinary detail meets the grace of Pinot Noir.
• At an epicurean gathering of enthusiasts, to celebrate the singularity of a rare vintage.
• As an exceptional gift for a fine Burgundy connoisseur seeking authentic emotion.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Bourgogne Côte d'Or "Tête de Cuvée" 2021, Domaine Philippe Charlopin
• Appellation : Bourgogne Côte d'Or AOC
• Type : Vin rouge
• Millésime : 2021
• Cépage : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Degré d’alcool : 13 à 14% vol.
• Vieillissement : élevage en fûts de chêne
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : à savourer dès aujourd’hui, potentiel d’évolution sur quelques années
• Température de service : 15–16°C