Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Fournières"
Domaine du Pavillon
Situation
Côte de Beaune
Level
AOC Premier Cru
Grape variety
Pinot noir
Aloxe-Corton is a renowned village located in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune. Beyond it lies the Côte de Nuits.
Our plot, which faces east-southeast, lies at the foot of the hill of Corton on a gentle slope.
The soil is deep and contains a considerable proportion of gravel, which lends the wine volume and structure in addition to great finesse.
Tasting
This wine's intense nose allies notes of ripe red fruit (cherry, raspberry...) and spices with a delicate whisper of oak. On the palate, this wine reveals nice body, which is supported by bold yet fine tannins. The finish is long and flavourful, reminiscent of the fruit found on the nose.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with roasted or stewed meats (beef, duck, pork, game), or medium to mature cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: spice-crusted beef tenderloin
Serving and keeping
Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 0,4 ha
Situation: Aloxe and Ladoix. At the bottom of the Corton's hill, partly on hillside.
Exposure: East/South-East
Soil: Brown calcareous clay soil
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 15 to 21 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 25% to 35%