Aloxe-Corton « Les Fournières » 1er Cru 2018

ALOXE-CORTON is located in the North of the Côte de Beaune. Its wine area benefits from exposures ranging from East to South. Among the 13 premiers Crus of ALOXE CORTON, Les Fournières is the most famous.

SURFACE

The Domaine GUYON wine area for ALOXE CORTON 1er Cru Les Fournières covers almost 1.35 hectares (3.33 acres) of ALOXE-CORTON 1ER CRU LES FOURNIERES.

SOIL AND GRAPE VARIETY

Clay and limestone

100% Pinot Noir

HARVEST AND VINIFICATION

Hand-harvested, the grapes are then carried in small boxes and sorted out upon arrival at the winery.

Long fermentation during 20 days in wooden open vats, with punching down of the cap and temperature control.

AGEING

Ageing in oak casks (30% new oak) and estate bottling after 18 months.

CHARACTER

Nice and deep ruby robe.  Elegant wine with aromas of small fruits, well-balanced woody character with a long finish.  This wine can be kept for 10/15 years.

SERVICE

To be served at 16-17°C with roasted meat, game and most cheeses.