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Corton Grand Cru Le Corton 2016 - Bouchard Père et Fils
94 - 95 / 100 James Suckling
15 Feb, 2018 - "Chalky, stony notes mingle with pastry and red to black cherries, all leading to a palate that shows good acidity, impressive depth and weight of tannin. A fresh vintage expression with more intensity on the finish. Will age very well. Try it from 2024."
The first traces of vineyards in the commune of Aloxe-Corton date back to the IInd century. century before Christ. Later, Corton was Charlemagne's favorite wine. At In the 19th century, the writer Guy de Maupassant will contribute to the development of its reputation by calling him "king of the bon vivants" in his famous novel "Bel friend". The only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune, Corton is also the only Grand Cru de Côte d'Or to be divided into sub-climates. "Corton" refers to the historical parcel that gave its name to the Corton appellation.
TASTING NOTE: Deep bouquet with notes of red and black fruits and spices combined with some smoky touches. Full-bodied, rich, it expresses itself with distinction. A great racy wine with excellent ageing potential.
WINE AND FOOD AGINGS: Venison, pheasant, woodcock, full-flavoured cheeses.
TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE : Between 17°C and 18°C.
GUARDIAN POTENTIAL: 10 years and over
SALES: manual, in small boxes of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each bunch.
VINIFICATION : After total or partial destemming depending on the vintage, the fermentation in Small containers and gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. According to the profile of the vintage, the vatting can last from 18 to 21 days.
AGEING: 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with 40 to 50% new barrels.
AGEING: The cellars of the Bastions of the old Château de Beaune offer ideal environmental conditions. Thanks to a natural hygrometry and constant temperatures, this Grand Cru enjoys from a very young age an environment perfectly adapted to a serene ageing.
GROWTH : Pinot Noir
EXHIBITION: East
SOIL OF THE APPELLATION: Stony limestone clay
TOTAL AREA OF THE APPELLATION IN PRODUCTION :90.25 hectares
AREA SURFACE AREA IN PRODUCTION : 3.55 hectares
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 91-93/100 |
| Note JS | 94-95/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Corton |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Bouchard Père et Fils |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
