Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chandon De Briailles
Label Name:
 
Corton Marechaudes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Corton (Côte de Beaune), Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Biodynamic viticulture; largely whole‑cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, minimal intervention (no pumps; limited sulfur in some vintages); aged 15–18 months in French oak with low percentage of new barrels.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Strawberry, pomegranate and cherry with floral (lavender/rose), spicy cedar and discreet earth. Medium-plus body, fresh acidity and fine-grained, firm tannins; mineral-driven, focused finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed black cod, soy‑braised short ribs, shiitake soba.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine founded 1834 (de Nicolay family). ~13–14 ha across Savigny, Pernand and Aloxe; certified biodynamic; run by siblings François and Claude de Nicolay.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Decanter 93/100; Wine Spectator 90/100 (2021 vintage)