Ratings
92/100 average score from critics.
Awards
Received 2 stars in Guide Hachette 2021 for 2018 vintage; tasteviné recognition.
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Georges Chicotot |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense dark red color with deep cherry hues. |
| Aroma | Aromatic range plays on wild berries such as blackberries and sloes, with muskier and woodier notes developing with age. |
| Palate | Full-bodied, powerful, with muscular texture and deep concentrated core, evolving to a softer body with time. |
| Finish | Long, elegant finish with harmonious tannins and complex flavors of wild berries, musk, and wood. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs perfectly with full-flavored meats, roast game such as woodcock, hare, wild boar, venison, and rich sauce dishes with mushrooms. |
| Aging Potential | Can be aged for 10-12 years or more. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Aging Process | Aged in barrels with a maximum of 25% new oak, matured on lees for about 18 months, bottled without filtration. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation lasts about 15 days after 5-6 days of pre-fermentation maceration, without added yeast, with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs as needed. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 270 m |
| Soil | Red clays with a rich, loamy, stony soil. |
| Vine Age | 80 years |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Chicotot is a historic estate founded in 1762, now managed by Pascale and Clément Chicotot, practicing organic and biodynamic viticulture. |