Aloxe-Corton 2020
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Behing its ruby color, our Aloxe-Corton 2020 displays a refreshing nose with notes of rose, peony, crushed strawberry and blackberry. The palate is balanced and vibrant with melting tannins. On the lengthy finish, we find candied notes.
ALCOHOL14.5% volSERVING TEMP.16°CDRINKABILITYNow to 10 years -
Aloxe-Corton is located on stony slopes at the foot of the Corton hill, allowing the vines to absorb sunlight all day long. The vineyard's iron-rich soils give birth to a complex and silky Pinot Noir.
APPELLATIONAloxe-CortonTYPE OF CRUVillageALTITUDE200 to 300 meters -
Hand-harvested grapes, hand-sorted on a vibrating table. 70% whole-cluster, placed into stainless steel fermentation vats by gravity flow. Weeks-long maceration, minimal pumping-over and punching-down. Pressing in pneumatic press. Placed in French oak barrels for aging on fine lees. Light filtration before bottling.
HARVESTAugust 25, 2020AGING17 months in 20% new French oak barrelsPRODUCTION3,000 bottles