TERROIR
Appellation: The Corton mountain spread over 3 communes, Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses is home to Corton, the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune.
 
Did you know ?
The appellation may change depending on whether the plots are planted with Pinot Noir (Corton followed by the name of the climate) or Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne / Charlemagne).
 
Soil: Pebbly, brown limestone rich in marl
 
VARIETALS
100% Pinot Noir
 
VINIFICATION
Harvest: The grapes are cut and sorted by hand.
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and placed for 2 to 4 days in stainless steel tanks for pre-fermentation maceration. The vinification is done in oak barrels.
Ageing: Ageing in oak barrels for 10 to 14 months.
 
TASTING NOTES
The ruby colour is brilliant and elegant.
The nose of red fruits with a touch of iris is opulent and pleasant.
The palate is fine with elegant tannins that offer a beautiful and tasty length. An astonishing wine which is well within its appellation and worked with talent.
 
FOOD PAIRING
Coq au vin, Veal liver, duck breast, pasta with truffles
 
AEGING AND SERVICE TEMPERATURE
Service temperature: between 14°C and 16°C
Ageing potential: This wonderful wine needs time to develop, between 4 and 12 years.