# Les Côtilles Pinot Noir (2022)

- **Producer:** Roux Père & Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €21
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, dark plum, cloves, vanilla, cocoa bean, undergrowth, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Les Côtilles Pinot Noir 2022 from Roux Père & Fils is a 100% Pinot Noir wine classified as Vin de France. The estate, Domaine Roux Père & Fils, is a family-run Burgundy producer established in 1885 and now managed by the fifth generation. They cultivate over 70 hectares across fourteen villages. The wine originates from a terroir characterized by clay and limestone. The 2022 vintage is noted for its fruit-forward character.

## Interesting facts

- Vin de France classification allows for blending grapes from different regions.
- The estate has been family-run for over 130 years.
- Pinot Noir is known as one of the most challenging grapes to cultivate.
- Burgundy is considered the spiritual home of Pinot Noir.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and fine tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in lighter meats and game. Its bright acidity can cut through the richness of dishes like pork or duck, while its red fruit notes can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces. Earthy undertones can harmonize with ingredients like mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Les Côtilles Pinot Noir involves traditional fermentation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 6 to 8 months in oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from vineyards with a clay and limestone terroir. The 2022 vintage is noted for its fruit-forward characteristics.