The village next to Aloxe Corton gave its name to this A.O.C.
Story
Location
Production area : 82,22 ha
Altitude : 250-300 m
Altitude : 250-300 m
Terroir
Cuvee vinified from 3 different places called: Fournières, Citernes and Boutières.
Soil : Calcareous clay
Soil : Calcareous clay
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
100% destemed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 18 days
100% destemed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 18 days
Ageing
16 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,60 ABV
Age of vines: 36 years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 16-18°C
Should be drunk between 2021 and 2029
Should be drunk between 2021 and 2029
Tasting notes
A wine with notes of soft fruits in its youth and animalic, leather, mushroom flavours with age. Structure is robust and with a fine length.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with the grilled red meats, but also served with soft cheeses such as l'Epoisses or l'Ami du Chambertin.
