Description

Joseph Drouhin
Corton
Grand Cru

 

 

DESCRIPTION:

• • Corton and the other Corton vineyards (such as Corton Bressandes) are the only red Grand Crus of the Côte de Beaune.

  • They are located on the hill of Corton, clearly visible from miles around and capped by low-growing oak trees.

  • The vines are on a rather steep slope with a good south-east exposure.

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir

Producing communes: 

• • Aloxe-Corton
  • Ladoix-Serrigny
  • Pernand-Vergelesses.

Supply:

• • This wine comes from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners according to rigorous specifications.

Vinification:

• • Whole cluster of 20 to 50% depending on the vintage.
  • In accordance with the terroir and the profile of the vintage, we do 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, marked by punching of the cap and pumping-over.
  • The yeasts are indigenous (natural). Pressing in a vertical press.
  • Separation of the ends of the presses based on tasting.

Ageing:

• • In oak barrels including 30% new oak barrels.
  • The aging lasts between 16 to 20 months.

Tasting note by Véronique Boss-Drouhin:

• • Its color is rather deep, its nose powerful and verging on candied fruit and spices when maturing.
  • It has good structure in the mouth, without harshness.
  • A good Corton must have “gras” (a velvety texture) to counterbalance tannin and acidity.
  • On the palate, it recalls the candied fruit present in the nose.
  • Very long and persistent, it ends on a very complex note.

Cellaring:

• • Optimal consumption: 15 to 20 years
  • Ageing potential: 30 years
  • Tasting temperature: 61-62°F

 

 

 

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