Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, fermented in truncated wooden vats (native yeasts), minimal intervention, aged 15–18 months in barrels (≈15% new); limited sulfite use and gravity handling.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ripe red and dark berries, rose petal and orange zest with spice, earth and mineral undercurrent; velvety texture, fine ripe tannins and a long, focused, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roasted duck, game (partridge/hare), beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, mature cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed dishes, Korean BBQ (galbi), mushroom or soy-based Japanese dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family estate owned since 1834 (de Nicolay family); 13–14 ha across Savigny, Pernand and Aloxe-Corton; converted to biodynamic/organic practices and works by horses for soil care.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate 95 pts; Vinous 95 pts; Wine Spectator 94 pts (2018 reviews)