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Domaines Albert Bichot Aloxe-Corton 2016

An elegant symphony.
Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)
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Red Fruit, Black Fruit, and Floral, Sweet Spice and Leather / Earthy

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS:
Dry
ACIDITY:
Medium +
TANNIN:
Medium -
ALCOHOL (%):
Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Burgundy (Chablis, Meursault, Pouilly-Fuisse & More), France

Grape Varietals:
Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)

Winemaking:

Crushed and Malolactic Fermentation

Maturation: 19-24 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Game stew, classic cheese

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Braised beef, peking duck

Description

Domaines Albert Bichot Aloxe-Corton 2016

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Pinot Noir. Just like its neighbor, the illustrious Corton Grand Cru Monopole "Clos des Maréchaudes", this wine is also a “monopole” belonging to the Domaine du Pavillon estate. The soil here is brown limestone overlying scree, with a high proportion of clay. "En Mareschaut" is derived from the Old French term “maresche” (marsh). The lower parts of Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny were marshy due to their proximity to the Lauve spring. Major drainage work was undertaken to dry up the land and make it suitable for planting vines.

Taste Profile: The nose of the Albert Bichot Aloxe-Corton features fruity aromas of blackberry, strawberry and notes of mild spices, tea and cocoa. Boasting an extremely supple structure, this balanced wine has lovely, pleasing, velvety tannins. The finish is long and aromatic, reminiscent of the fruity aromas perceived on the nose.

Winemaking Process: The grapes are handpicked before fermentation in temperature-controlled conical oak vats for 20–28 days. The wine then ages in 100% oak barrels (25% - 40% new) for 14–18 months