ALOXE CORTON
Old Vines
This wine has an attractive, deep ruby color. When young, its aromas suggest springtime gardens, red berries (raspberry, strawberry, cherry) and black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry). Accents intensify with age (prunes, leather, truffles, cinnamon).
Name: Aloxe Corton
Vine age: 70 years old
Density: 10,000 plants / hectare
Soil: Clay-limestone
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vinification: 100% de-stemming; pre-fermentation maceration (4 to 5 days); pumping over and punching down; vatting time 10 to 15 days; aged in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months with 20 to 30% new barrels.
Characteristic:
Visual: Deep ruby color
Olfactory: Aromas of red and black berries
Taste: Generous, robust and fruity
Food and wine pairing: This wine pairs well with small game, grilled red meats or meats in sauce, not forgetting cheeses such as Epoisses and Chambertin. Serving temperature 15 to 16°C.