Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested; vinified in truncated wooden vats without pumps or added sulphites; partial whole-cluster fermentation; aged 15–18 months in 85% used barrels and 15% new oak.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red berries and peony/violet florals, cinnamon and exotic spice, pronounced mineral/ chalky finish; medium–full-bodied with ripe, supple tannins and lively concentration.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed fish, shiitake and soy braised dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Chandon de Briailles (de Nicolay family since 1834), ~14 ha across Savigny, Pernand and Aloxe-Corton; managed biodynamically since 2005; led by Claude and François de Nicolay.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 95 pts; Vinous (Neal Martin): 92–94; Positive coverage from Burgundy-Report and Decanter