Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Chandon De Briailles |
Label Name: | Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Corton (Clos du Roi), Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Burghound 94 (Allen Meadows, Apr 2023); Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Decanter (Charles Curtis MW) 95; drinking window commonly cited c. 2024–2042
Tasting Note
Kirsch and black cherry with plum, rose petal and white pepper, backed by mineral and forest‑floor notes. Medium-bodied, silky yet structured, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑glazed pork, mushroom hotpot, bulgogi.
Production Method
Biodynamic farming; hand-harvested; high proportion whole‑cluster fermentation; aged 15–18 months in oak barrels (≈15% new); minimal sulfur and gentle cellar handling.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Chandon de Briailles (since 1834) based in Savigny‑lès‑Beaune. Run by Claude and François de Nicolay; small high‑altitude Clos du Roi parcels farmed biodynamically.