Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Marechaudes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton Grand Cru (Les Maréchaudes), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, biodynamically farmed; partial whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, no pumps; élevage ~15–18 months in oak (mostly used barrels, limited new oak).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red-berry and peony aromas with plum, kirsch, orange rind and earthy minerality. Medium–full-bodied, velvety texture, fine-grained tannins, spicy clove/pepper notes and a long chalky finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, duck confit, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Korean bulgogi, miso-grilled eggplant, shiitake stir-fry with soy and mirin.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Chandon de Briailles, family estate since 1834. Small holdings on Corton hill; biodynamic/organic viticulture, horse-ploughed parcels, focused on terroir-driven Grand Cru wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Noted scores for the 2019s include Vinous ~93-95, Burghound ~92-94, Wine Advocate ~91-93; featured positively in Wine Spectator/Decanter reviews (see professional critics and merchant notes)