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 |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
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)
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.
Production 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).
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.