Terroir: Situated on the hill where the Grands Crus of Corton are located. The south-east facing vineyards and slight slope ensure perfect ripening.
This sun exposure, combined with stony clay-limestone soil, is conducive to early ripening whatever the weather during the growing season.
Vinification & Ageing: The grapes were handpicked into small crates, then sorted and totally destemmed. The wine stayed on the skins for 17 days in temperature-controlled open oak vats. Pigeage (punching down the cap) was done twice a day during alcoholic fermentation.
100% malolactic fermentation
100% ageing in oak barrels
Duration of ageing: 23 months
Tasting Notes:Colour: Beautiful, intense ruby-red purplish highlights
Nose: Serious and complex, with forest floor, hummus and mushroom aromas, going to reveal hints of berry fruit
Palate: Concentrated with black fruit and spicy (pepper) aromas as well as smoky and truffle overtones
The tannin on the finish is ripe and tightly kni
Tasted in 2005
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