FEATURES
🏰Christophe Perrot-Minot's Nuits St Georges La Richemone Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru 2004 is a testament to a winemaker renowned for his sublime Pinot Noir style, emphasizing purity and clear terroir expression, especially from the Richemone 'Cuvée Ultra' parcel with vines planted in 1902. The 2004 vintage in Burgundy was challenging, marked by rain and a ladybug infestation that could impart 'green' notes, yet the best examples from the Côte de Nuits, like this one, have shown good power, pretty red fruit, and freshness, mellowing over time to a pleasantly herbal profile. This wine offers an elegant and aromatic complexity, with a richness of ripe red fruit, spicy and mineral notes, and a fine tannic structure.
🍴 This elegant red Burgundy pairs beautifully with classic dishes such as roasted meats, coq au vin, or a rich wild mushroom risotto. It also complements matured ribeye steak, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and even pan-seared foie gras.
🥂 Ideal for a special anniversary dinner or a sophisticated tasting session with fellow Burgundy enthusiasts. Given its age, it's entering a beautiful drinking window, but the top 2004s can still benefit from further cellaring. Remember to check the cork and capsule carefully before serving, as older wines can be delicate. Decanting is advised to allow the wine to fully express its complex aromas and flavors.
BACKGROUND
Domaine Perrot Minot is headquartered in Morey-Saint-Denis in the Côte de Nuits region, north of Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Red wine is mainly made from Pinot Noir. The history of the winery can be traced back to the "Domaine Merme-Morizot" at the end of the 19th century. In 1993, it was taken over by Christophe Perrot-Minot, who acquired Domaine Pernin-Rossin and its assets in 2000. In 1999, the domaine also began a négociant business, producing wine from fruit from its partner vineyards, including several Grand Cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin. The winery produces wine from seven Grand Cru vineyards, the most famous of which is Chambertin, as well as a series of First Growth vineyards. Yields are strictly limited and green harvesting is done in specific plots, so some vines can only produce five bunches of grapes.
