Corton « Bressandes » Grand Cru 2018

€110.00

Content: 0.75 Litre (€146.67 / 1 Litre)

Available, delivery time: 3-4 weeks

Product number: 10108
Product information "Corton « Bressandes » Grand Cru 2018"

ALOXE-CORTON is located in the Northern part of the Côte de Beaune.  Its vineyard benefits from exposures ranging from East to South and Southwest. CORTON is the sole Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune.

 

SURFACE

Domaine GUYON holds 0.85 hectare (2.1 acres) of CORTON BRESSANDES GRAND CRU.

 

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

18 months in French oak barrels (50% new oak).

 

CHARACTER

Very nice ruby/purple robe with a nose of black cherry.  Rich, with fruity expressions of vanilla and liquorice. An elegant and pure texture with very fine tannins and a beautiful structure.

This wine can be kept for 20 years.

 

SERVICE

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

Wine type: Red wine
Year: 2018