Aloxe-Corton 1er cru "Les Guérets" (Red)

Origine

Located on the edge of the small, typical Burgundy village of Aloxe-Corton, these very old vines of over 65 years of age are planted on a very gentle slope at the foot of Mont Corton, covering a surface area of 66 ares.

Vinification

The grapes are picked by hand and selected on a sorting table. Temperature control throughout the vinification in the domaine’s open vats. Partial destemming. 18 days’ fermentation in open vat before pneumatic pressing. Cap-punching carried out each day.

Barrel ageing: 12 months down in the domaine’s cool cellars. 20% in new barrels and the remainder in barrels previously 

Notes de dégustation

Bright, dense crimson hue. Lively, responsive, fine and rich on the nose, disclosing lovely aromas of peonies and very ripe, slightly jammy, fruit including plums and kirsch,  Subtle hints of undergrowth round off this promising young bouquet. On the palate, the wine is fresh and fruity, complex and delicate. The aromas continue to come through on the palate with notes of blackberries, sour cherries and crushed raspberries, accompanied by plenty of delicate, smooth tannin.

Overall, the wine is charming, unctuous and harmonious with a very light, vanillary finish, which ends with a touch of fine spice.

Mets d'accompagnements

Due to its nobility, this lovely wine is destined to accompany traditional cuisine, setting off white meat, leg or Navarin of lamb, or roast beef.  After 5-6 years ageing, it will pair perfectly with stewed dishes, meat in sauces, feathered game or veal sweetbreads with Morel mushrooms.  Naturally, the finest French cheeses (even the most mature) will be complemented and enhanced by this renowned cru.