Corton Grand Cru “Les Maréchaudes”
Grape variety:
Pinot Noir 100%
Floors:
Highly colored and quite deep Upper Bathonian lands.
Vinification / Aging:
Manual harvest. Sorted and destemmed.
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats for approximately 15 days with 2 punching downs per day at the beginning.
Aging in oak barrels (10% new barrels) for 12 to 15 months.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting:
Color: Dark red, deep and intense. Nose: Powerful, warm aromas of very ripe black fruits, evolving into notes of humus. Mouth: Charmeuse, racy.
Food/wine pairings:
Duck in sauce, game, medium or full-flavored cheeses.
Serving temperature: 15°