Corton Clos du Roi
Grand Cru
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The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.
Vineyard
Protected by the "Bois de Corton", this terroir is located in the town of Aloxe Corton, with a south / southeast exposure. Rectangular in shape, this east-facing plot rests on limestone Bathonian soil. Rich in ferrous elements and marls which give this wine a structured, wild and concentrated appearance.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Limestone Bathonian soil
Vinification
100% Pinot Noir
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
100 % whole berries
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 16 days
17 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 40% of new oak)
13,80% vol.
Tasting
temperature
17-19°C