Corton Clos du Roi
Grand Cru
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A dream vintage which offers generous volumes and superb quality. Water is a major player during the winter which allows the vines to build up their reserves before a particularly hot and dry summer. Favored by a mild spring, flowering took place perfectly with beautiful and numerous clusters. No major climatic incident hampers the growing cycle. The harvest, which was in impeccable health, took place from August 27 to September 15.
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 : Biodynamic certified
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
70 % destemmed grappes, 30% whole berries
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 19 days
15 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 33% of new oak)
13% vol.
Tasting
temperature
17-19°C