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ALOXE-CORTON 2023

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2022 2023

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Nice dark cherry red, bright, intense and limpid.

Nose: A very elegant bouquet offering sour cherry and blackcurrant aromas carried by undergrowth notes.

Palate: In the mouth, the wine is nervous, robust with red fruits flavors dominated by candied cherry notes. The finish shows a delicate woody structure and soft tannins with a hint of liquorice.

Food and wine pairing

Its generous, opulent character and distinguished tannins are the perfect accompaniment to red meat, grilled or in sauce, and roast or glazed poultry. Not forgetting, of course, soft, washed-rind cheeses such as Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin and Livarot.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of 16-17°C. (60-63°F.)

Ageing potential

This great wine can be enjoyed now or kept up to 7-8 years after the vintage in good cellaring conditions.

Origins

Situated in the north of the Côte de Beaune, the Aloxe-Corton appellation covers both the village of the same name and part of Ladoix-Serrigny. Nestling at the foot of the Corton mountain, the commune of Aloxe-Corton boasts two Grands Crus, Corton and Corton-Charlemagne, and 14 climats classified as Premiers Crus.

The surface area of the Aloxe-Corton AOC is 120 ha, with only 1.5 ha in white; 36 ha of this appellation are Premiers Crus.

The soil of the Aloxe-Corton appellation is stony, chalky and marly in the upper part of the appellation, more clayey with residues of flinty limestone in the lower part.

Vinification and maturing

Hand-picked, the grapes undergo a pre-fermentation cold maceration for 4 to 5 days, at a temperature maintained between 10 and 14°C. Then comes the alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts, punching of the cap and daily pumping over. The wine is aged 100% in oak barrels, with around 20% new barrels, for around 16 months.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.