Corton Clos du Roi
Grand Cru
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After a cold and dry start to the year, temperatures rose quickly at the end of March, triggering a rapid resumption of the growing cycle. A few morning frosts impacted part of the vineyard at the end of April but without major damage. The flowering period takes place in a few days at the beginning of June in superb weather. The summer is hot and sunny but delivers some welcome storm rain to help the plant enter the veraison stage. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September with ideal weather and impeccable health quality of the grapes.
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 % destemmed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 16 days
15 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 30% of new oak)
13,50% vol.
Tasting
temperature
17-19°C