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The 2020 Antonio Quari Ladoix Les Briquottes is a medium-bodied red Burgundy from the Ladoix appellation in the Côte de Beaune. Antonio Quari is also the winemaker at the renowned Domaine Prieuré-Roch, and this particular Pinot Noir comes from a vineyard planted in 1976, which has been organically farmed for over a decade. The 2020 Burgundy vintage, despite challenging conditions due to the Covid pandemic and unusually high temperatures, is largely considered excellent. This wine was produced with 100% whole-bunch fermentation and matured for 10 months in used oak barrels.
【Organically grown Pinot Noir from a historic vineyard】
**Tasting Notes:** This Pinot Noir is described as having a very fragrant nose with floral notes, red cherries, wild strawberry, and a hint of spices, with some obvious stem influence. On the palate, it offers high acidity with tart fruit, raspberries, red cherries, and blood orange flavors, showing good depth despite being quite light and tart. Other notes include red cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant, white pepper, rose petal, and earthy undertones.
**Food Pairing:** This Burgundy Côte de Beaune Red wine is an excellent match for beef, veal, poultry, and game, including duck, goose, and other game birds.
**Fit for Event:** The 2020 Antonio Quari Ladoix Les Briquottes is a versatile wine, suitable for a range of occasions from casual dinners to more formal gatherings. Its vibrant acidity and fruit profile make it enjoyable now, but it also has the potential to age gracefully. It's a great choice for those who appreciate a lighter, more aerial style of Pinot Noir with freshness and character.