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Corton Grand Cru 2018 Le Corton - Bouchard Père et Fils
93/100 Parker
Maturity: 2025 - 2050
Comment by William Kelley on October 15, 2020: "The Corton Grand Cru 2018 performed very well in bottle, offering a deep and complex bouquet of blackcurrant, wild berries, grilled, black truffle, blood orange and soft forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, deep and muscular, it is layered and concentrated, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a long, sapid finish. Although it is a powerful and structured wine, it is also very refined, and it is a 2018 that will offer a wide drinking window".
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 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 93/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Corton |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Bouchard Père et Fils |
| Prix | From 80 to 150 € |
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