Ratings
Rated by critics including Jasper Morris MW · Robert Parker · James Suckling · Tim Atkin · Wine Enthusiast · Decanter · Wine Spectator · CellarTracker.
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Chicotot |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Village level wine from Nuits Saint Georges |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Red Burgundy color typical of Pinot Noir with clarity and considerable elegance. |
| Aroma | Complex nose with ripe red and black fruits such as blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, and liquorice, with soft spices and noble earthy touches. |
| Palate | Fleshy structure with firm yet silky tannins, balanced acidity, remarkable palate presence, and a persistent finish. |
| Finish | Persistent finish balanced by freshness that offsets the wine's natural power, with notes evolving to leather, undergrowth, and truffle over time. |
| Food Pairing | mushroom pie, traditional Burgundy dishes, game, roast poultry, pan of mushrooms |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C recommended for red Burgundy |
| Aging Potential | Can be enjoyed after a few years but has the stature to endure for decades, developing complex tertiary notes. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Traditional winemaking techniques with gentle extraction; vinification with minimal intervention, no temperature control, and whole cluster fermentation. |
| Fermentation | Vinified traditionally with whole cluster fermentation, no temperature control, and minimal intervention. |
Terroir
| Soil | Deep brown, very stony soil with deep limestone beneath, clay-rich soils. |
| Vine Age | Vines planted in 1924, 1956, 1968, 1977; average vine age around 80 years. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested, with a focus on natural and organic viticulture practices. |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Chicotot is a historic family estate established in 1678, certified organic since 2019, with vines averaging 80 years old in the Aux Allots vineyard. The domaine employs traditional, minimal intervention winemaking techniques under the guidance of Pascale and Clément Chicotot. |