2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Peak drinking estimated at 2035–2050
Classification Corton Grand Cru AOC
Region Corton
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vinified with indigenous yeasts and without new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 16–17°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby with garnet reflections; black cherry, ripe raspberry, plum, sweet spices, undergrowth and a subtle smoky note; dense, ample and straight, with integrated tannins and a long saline, mineral finish.
Food Pairing Roast pigeon with truffled jus, beef Rossini, lièvre à la royale, wild-mushroom risotto, braised beef cheek, veal with morels, Époisses, Langres or aged Comté.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Through approximately 2031
Classification Corton Grand Cru AOC/AOP
Region Corton
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2021-09-28
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes were fully destemmed and fermented in open vats with indigenous yeasts. Maturation used only 5–30-year-old oak barrels, with one racking generally after about one year; the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Recommended serving temperature is 15–17°C, with opening approximately one hour before serving.
Tasting Notes Moderately intense ruby; initially restrained, opening to black cherry, plum and violet with mineral and earthy nuances; broad and structured with silky texture, fine tannins, refreshing acidity and an elegant finish.
Food Pairing Roast poultry, white meats in sauce, morel or porcini dishes, lightly structured red meats such as herb-crusted beef tenderloin, aged Comté and Époisses.
Critics Ratings Decanter 92/100; Parker 91–93; Meadows 90–92; Vinous 91–93; Wine Advocate 91–93; La RVF 94/100
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Corton Grand Cru AOC
Region Corton
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured for 18 months in exclusively old French oak barrels, with no new oak. A separate exact-wine listing recommends serving at 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; cherries and raspberries with sweet spices, cinnamon, orange peel, undergrowth and potpourri; medium- to full-bodied with refined structure, integrated tannins, energy and a persistent fruit, forest and spice finish.
Food Pairing Roasted red meats, beef en croûte, beef tenderloin, feathered or furred game, and full-flavored cheeses such as Époisses.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Corton Grand Cru AOC/AOP
Region Corton
Production Details The Enoteca Collova listing recommends serving the 2019 wine at 16–18°C.
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 92–94; La RVF 94/100
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal from approximately 2027–2028; expected to evolve through approximately 2034
Classification Corton Grand Cru
Region Corton
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Grapes were harvested by hand and rigorously sorted in the vineyard. Fermentation took place in oak vats with approximately two to three weeks of maceration; the fermentation temperature was limited to a maximum of 30°C to control extraction and preserve freshness. Maturation used old oak barrels without new oak.
Tasting Notes Garnet with deep ruby reflections; cherry, raspberry, potpourri, spice and undergrowth; medium- to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with fine tannins, structural refinement and a persistent finish.
Food Pairing Roast poultry, duck, feathered game, braised lamb, beef ribs with brown sauces, aged tomme or Gruyère, wild mushrooms and caramelized root vegetables.
Critics Ratings Decanter 96/100; La RVF 95/100; Parker 91–93+; Meadows 90–93
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Producer Information
Website
Address
21, rue de la Montagne, 21220 Morey-Saint-Denis, France
Phone
+33 (0) 380 343 246
Email
Owner
Rose-Marie Ponsot