Corton Bressandes Grand Cru (Red)

Origine

Named-place Bressandes is located at the bottom of Corton slopes. It is one of the most famous named-place. The vines are planted in clay-limestone soil on disintegrated rock with red, stony soil.

Vinification

Grapes are hand-picked and then conveyed to the winery in crates. Part of the harvest is stripped and poured into a vat, where it ferments for an 8- to 10-day period. The technique employed enables producing elegant and delicate wines. After pressing, fermentation is completed in vats before transport to the cellars for barrelling, where vinification will last 12-18 months. Two or three racking steps will be carried out in order to separate out the deposits forming at the barrel bottom during the various vinification phases. Prior to bottling, a last racking allows assembling the wine in preparation of the clarification step. Just one slight filtration is performed before bottling.

Notes de dégustation

Intense red colour. Nose shows red fresh fruits when young, and will go to wild under growth aromas when ageing. The wine is well balanced. Quite souple, it is at the same time fleshy, with lots of power and richness. Can be a little bit closed when young. But typical of Grands Crus with many aromas at the end of the mouth and a long length.

Mets d'accompagnements

Matches well with red meats, games, and fine cheeses.