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