ALOXE-CORTON "Les Boutières" - Domaine Philippe Girard

ALOXE-CORTON

Les Boutières

Produced on a relatively small scale, representing only 1Ha 36A of the appellation, of which we exploit 14A 98CA, the white wines of Aloxe-Corton come from the terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.

Name: Aloxe Corton white

Vine age: 15 years

Density: 10,000 plants / hectare

Soil: Clay-limestone

Grape variety: Chardonnay

Vinification: 100% de-stemming; pressing; settling then alcoholic fermentation in vats for 8 to 10 days; aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels with 20% to 30% new barrels.

Characteristic:

Visual: Bright, clear gold colour

Olfactory: Notes of almond, mirabelle plum and spices

Taste: Beautiful attack in mouth, roundness and greediness

Food and wine pairing: This wine goes perfectly with simmered dishes such as blanquette de volaille, shellfish such as crab or prawns, seafood in sauce or baked fish. As for cheeses, it goes well with soft cheeses such as brillât savarin, camembert, bries, gouda...