2008 PIERRE BOUREE FILS COTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES BURGUNDY FRANCE

Name & Region

• Wine: 2008 Pierre Bouree Fils Cote de Nuits-Villages

• Region: Burgundy, France – Côte de Nuits

Blend / Varietal

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Style: Traditional Burgundy red

 Tasting Notes

• Color: Medium ruby

• Aroma: Red fruit concentrate (cherries, redcurrant), subtle herbal notes, and a faint balsamic edge

• Palate: Silky texture with creamy mid-palate fruit; bright acidity and a long, slightly tart finish

• Maturity: Currently at peak drinkability

Accolades

• No specific critic scores available for the 2008 vintage

• The 2008 vintage in Burgundy is generally considered very good, with the wine currently in a ready-to-drink state 

 Winemaker Notes

Pierre Bouree Fils employs traditional Burgundy winemaking techniques:

• Manual harvesting and sorting

• Fermentation with wild indigenous yeasts

• Foot-treading of grapes

• Maturation in small oak casks for up to two years 

 Food Pairing

This wine pairs excellently with:

• Duck, goose, and game birds

• Dishes like escargots Bourguignonne, veal kidneys, and chicken with red wine sauce